iOS 26 Public Beta with new security tools is about to ship

The first public beta of iOS 26 is about to ship (probably on Wednesday, July 23). When it does, it will introduce two powerful new call-related features that should make a difference to business and personal communications: smart call and iMessage screening.

The two new features should mean you’ll get fewer weird messages and spam calls than ever before; your iPhone will simply divert them for you.

The two features were announced at Apple’s