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Apple’s iOS 26 beta 3 brings subtle but impactful changes—including Liquid Glass refinements, new wallpaper colors, app icon tweaks, smarter Apple Maps, and more.
Apple just released iOS 26 beta 3 for developers, and while it doesn’t introduce groundbreaking features, it delivers a series of thoughtful refinements that improve usability, enhance the Liquid Glass interface, and add polish to your daily iPhone experience.
Here’s a complete breakdown of everything new in iOS 26 beta 3, so you know exactly what to expect.
When Apple first introduced the Liquid Glass design in iOS 26, the translucent, glassy interface quickly drew attention. Many users admired its futuristic look, but others found it too transparent, making on-screen text and buttons difficult to see.
With beta 3, Apple appears to be listening.
While some users feel that Apple has toned down the design a bit too much, this move signals a clear intent to strike a better balance between aesthetics and usability.
If you enjoy personalizing your iPhone, iOS 26 beta 3 introduces new wallpaper color options based on the default design:
Each of these wallpapers also adapts when Dark Mode is enabled, adding a fresh and dynamic vibe to your iPhone’s Lock and Home screens.
A small yet frustrating bug in earlier betas caused the Dock icons to align to the left when fewer than four apps were present. iOS 26 beta 3 fixes this issue by centering the icons, restoring symmetry to your Home Screen.
This minor tweak goes a long way in maintaining Apple’s signature clean and consistent look.
Apple continues refining visual elements in iOS 26 with subtle app icon tweaks:
iOS 26 beta 3 makes small but noticeable color adjustments in Control Center. Toggles for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, and Cellular now appear brighter and bolder, improving visibility and aligning better with the updated system color palette.
Even without an internet connection, Apple Maps in iOS 26 has become more intelligent:
These updates aim to help users navigate more safely and efficiently, whether they’re connected or not.
Safari also receives minor design updates to its folders interface. The folder layout now better matches the Liquid Glass aesthetic, with enhanced readability and cleaner visuals that feel more refined and easier on the eyes. You can check out all the new Safari features in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe for a deeper look at what’s changing.
Apple has confirmed that the iOS 26 public beta is set to launch in July, following the release of developer beta 3. If you’ve been holding off because you don’t have a developer account, your chance to try out iOS 26 is just around the corner.
For now, people are divided on the current update. Some users are happy that readability has returned and the device feels easier to use, while others dislike that it rolled back the new redesign. A few are even joking that Apple should rename it from Liquid Glass to Frosted Glass due to how muted it looks now.
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