Apple Rolls Out iOS 26 Beta 9 Ahead Of iPhone 17 Launch Event On September 9

Apple is all set to unveil the next generation of iPhones – the iPhone 17 series – on September 9. Ahead of the mega Apple Event, the company has rolled out the iOS 26 Beta 9 update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. The new OS update follows the release of the iOS 16 Beta 8 update, which rolled out last week. The ninth beta update doesn’t bring any new features to iPhones, but fixes several bugs found in previous releases. Also Read: Apple iPad Pro Launched In India With New M5 Chip, Ultra Retina XDR Display: Price, Specs

iOS 26 Beta 9 Update: Compatible iPhones

The iOS 26 Beta 9 update for iPhone is now rolling out through free over-the-air (OTA) software update. It is available for registered Apple developers and beta testers on iPhone 11 and above. However, the Apple Intelligence features will only be accessible on the iPhone 15 Pro models and the iPhone 16 series. Also Read: Apple Launches 14-inch MacBook Pro With M5 Chip And Up To 24-Hour Battery Life: Check Price And Availability

Apple has also rolled out a public beta for general customers who have enrolled in Apple’s beta software programme. Also Read: WhatsApp’s New iPhone Update Brings A Liquid Glass Design, But Also A Strange Mute Bug

If you are a developer or beta tester and wish to install the latest iOS 26 beta update, head over to the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on General. Now, click on Software Update and you’ll see an available update there. Click on Install Now and the update will start downloading. Make sure to create a backup of your files and settings before proceeding with the installation.

iOS 26 Beta 9 Update: Features

The ninth beta update of iOS 26 for iPhones resolves a bug that caused software updaes to take up more space than needed.

The update fixes stale data responses from Siri when powered by ChatGPT and resolves an issue with Image Playground and Genmoji modifiers, particularly affecting Japanese users. It also patches a Camera app bug where the mode picker stayed expanded, along with fixes for Kernel, Contacts, Journaling, lock screen, App Intents, and WebKit.

iOS 26 Release Date (Expected)

The stable iOS 26 release is expected to debut at Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on September 9.

iPhone 17 Series Launch: Apple Event Date and Time

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series on September 9, scheduled for 10:30 PM IST. The lineup is expected to include the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.