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Apple reintroduces AI news summaries in iOS 26 beta update

Apple brings back AI notification summaries in iOS 26 beta with a warning after earlier headline errors. Public beta expected soon.

Apple has reintroduced its AI-driven news and entertainment notification summaries in the latest developer beta of iOS 26, according to a report by MacRumors. The feature, part of Apple’s broader Apple Intelligence suite, was temporarily removed earlier this year after errors were found in its Summarisation of BBC headlines. Following the removal, Apple had assured users the feature would return in a future update—and it now appears to be back in testing.

Apple Intelligence returns with a warning

Users who install the fourth iOS 26 developer beta will see a splash screen prompting them to enable summarised notifications. This new feature allows users to opt into summarised updates from various categories, including News & Entertainment. However, Apple has issued a clear caution on the same screen. Written in red text, the warning states: “Summarisation may change the meaning of the original headlines. Verify information.” The company also reminds users that the feature is still in beta and that “summaries may contain errors.”

Apple Intelligence is designed to help users stay updated without being overwhelmed by lengthy or numerous notifications. However, its earlier rollout received criticism after inaccuracies were detected in how it condensed certain news stories. While Apple has not provided detailed technical updates on how it has improved the feature, its return signals the company’s intent to continue developing AI summarisation tools with user discretion in mind.

Visual enhancements and public beta timeline

Alongside the reintroduction of notification summaries, the latest developer beta also includes design updates to iOS 26’s interface. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has adjusted the Liquid Glass aesthetic to appear even more fluid and translucent. This design shift builds upon earlier experiments in visual transparency introduced in the first beta version. One reviewer described the initial change as a “wild” visual overhaul, suggesting that the company is still fine-tuning the aesthetic effects.

These refinements suggest Apple is placing as much focus on the look and feel of its operating system as it is on its AI features. Users participating in the beta programme may notice these subtle but noticeable shifts in UI fluidity, contributing to what Apple likely hopes will be a more polished and modern experience.

Public beta release expected soon

Apple is expected to make the iOS 26 public beta available later this month. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman recently reported that the public beta should arrive “around the 23rd” of July. This aligns with Apple’s usual timeline for more exhaustive beta testing, which often follows shortly after multiple rounds of developer releases.

The public beta will enable a larger group of users to test the latest features, including the revamped Apple Intelligence notification summaries. Feedback from this broader audience will likely influence the final tweaks made before the full release of iOS 26 later in the year.

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