iOS 26 Beta 5 Highlights

iOS 26 Beta 5 Highlights

  • Liquid Glass Refinements – Apple continues to polish its new translucent, glass‑like visual style across animations, app interfaces, and UI elements. 
  • Camera “Classic Mode” Toggle – A switch in Settings now lets users revert to the older swipe‑style camera mode switcher, instead of the new loupe‑style interface. 
  • Mail App Improvements – The “Select” button has returned to the top of the Mail app for easier access, and a toggle enables users to change swipe direction again. 
  • New and Refreshed UI Animations:
    • Bouncy animations appear on the Lock Screen (e.g., passcode entry) and Control Center pages.
    • The Home Screen dock now has a wider Liquid Glass surround.
    • Updated splash screens appear for key built‑in apps like Apple Music, Journal, and Notes.
    • AirDrop icon in the share sheet refreshed to better match the Liquid Glass style. 
  • Control Center Wi‑Fi Indicator – Long‑pressing the Wi‑Fi button now reveals if the network is private or public (a lock icon indicates protected networks). 
  • Travel‑Aware Siri Suggestions – Siri can predict when you’re traveling outside your home country and suggest cellular connectivity options proactively. 
  • Wallet Renaming – The Apple Card “Payments” button is now labeled “Preauthorized Payments” for clarity. 
  • Dynamic Island Battery Alert – A new low‑battery warning appears via the Dynamic Island when the battery hits 20%. 
  • Fitness App Icon Updated – The Fitness+ icon gets a fresh redesign in the Fitness app. 

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