Apple's iOS 26 public beta is anticipated to be officially launched in the week of July 23, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Prior to this, Apple had disclosed its intention to release the public beta in July, and Gurman's report now pinpoints a more precise timeframe. Earlier forecasts by foreign media, based on the release pattern of developer betas, had suggested a possible release window between July 14th and 20th. However, the final confirmation places the release in the week of July 23rd. iOS 26, unveiled by Apple at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10, 2025, adopts a year-based naming scheme, signifying a consolidation in Apple's product naming conventions.