1. On the iPhone's lock screen, touch and hold anywhere on the display until you see the Customize button. You'll need to unlock the phone using Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. If it opens the home screen, swipe down from the center-top of the screen (not the right edge, which brings up Control Center.

The full version of iOS 19/iOS 26 will launch in September, but you won’t have to wait until then to try the new software out. Apple’s developer beta and public beta will be running throughout the summer months, so if you want to try out the new features before they are released to the general public you can do so.