What's New in iOS 26 Beta 5

Here's a look at what's new in the fifth beta of iOS 26, which Apple seeded to developers earlier today. The build number is 23A5308g.

What's New in iOS 26 Beta 5

● The Camera app now includes a "Classic Mode Switching" toggle in Settings, which lets you revert to the older swipe-based navigation for changing camera modes.




● In the Mail app, the "Select" button has been restored to a more prominent position, making it easier to manage multiple messages at once.



● A new, more responsive animation is present when entering a passcode on the Lock Screen. A similar bouncy effect can be seen when swiping between pages in Control Center.


● The AirDrop icon in the Share Sheet has been updated to better align with the new Liquid Glass aesthetic.



● A new predictive Siri feature can now determine when you are about to travel and show suggestions for cellular connectivity.

● The Wi-Fi button in Control Center now shows a lock icon next to private networks when you long-press on it.


● A new Dynamic Island notification now appears when the battery on an iPhone 15 Pro or newer hits 20 percent.

● The Wallet app has renamed the "Payments" button for Apple Card to "Preauthorized Payments" for better clarity.

● The minus buttons that appear on app icons when editing the Home Screen now use the Liquid Glass material.

● A hidden asset in the beta's code reveals an Apple Watch display with a resolution of 422 by 514 pixels. This does not match any current model and could point to a future Apple Watch Ultra.

● Several built-in apps, including Music, Journal, and Notes, now feature new splash screens to introduce users to their new features.

● The Fitness app has a new icon for Fitness+.



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