Listen, iPhone owner! iOS 26 is finally available for downloadand all Apple’s other new operating systems. The first thing you’ll notice after installation is a new clear design language Apple dubbing Liquid glass. A translucent look can be found in the app as well as in your locks and home screens. The overhaul is one of several major changes that come with iOS. macos,,,,, iPadosWatchOS and other software suites from Apple.
You will also see multiple useful additions in the Phone and Message app. For example, when you wait for a representative to receive, you can eliminate spam text or unknown sender’s ability as well as an option. For entertainment, you can now create polls in group text. Other new improvements to come include Confirmed AirPods real-time translation featureand new elastic animations on the password screen and control center.
If you are not compatible with your phone but plan to upgrade, Apple is in its iPhone 17 Activities – including new events iPhone 17 lineup And brand new ultra-thin iPhone Air. If you missed the keynote, you can catch up Everything Apple announces here or Re-watch the full iPhone 17 launch. The company has passed three new Apple Watch Models and brand new AirPods Pro 3.
The latest iPhone model is Eligible to download iOS 26. We’ve compiled a complete list of new features you have to view.
What is iOS 26?
Instead of releasing iOS 19, Apple skipped the iOS 26 naming conference. The company has decided to align its iOS version number with a year’s system, similar to the car model year. So, although iOS and its sibling operating systems were released in 2025, they were all designated as “26” to reflect the year ahead.
Apple also released iOS 18.7 with iOS 26 to solve security issues – good news if you don’t have a phone that qualifies for the latest operating system.
This is official and we are moving to iOS 26. (apple)
What is liquid glass design?
To be honest. Of all the content announced by WWDC this year, New liquid glass design He is the star of the show. The iPhone’s house and lock screen are almost the same year and almost look like – the last exciting thing I think is adding your own aesthetic to the home screen with custom apps and widgets. So it’s refreshing to see a new makeover for the home and lock screen.
So what exactly is liquid glass? Apple calls it “New translucent material“Since, since the apps and widgets are clear. However, the screen can still adapt to dark and light modes, depending on the surrounding environment. You will also notice buttons with new floating designs in several apps, such as phones and maps. Their design range is less disturbing than the current buttons, rather than the current buttons, but is still easy to see, while both announced and long-range territory – including a certain range – including some controversial – some are controversial – some are controversial – some are exuding, which is consistent, and these debris are controversial, and this is a controversial cause, and these boundaries – some are controversial, and it is a controversial range. Even if some are reminiscent of it, it is a controversial cause, and these boundaries – some are controversial, and it is a controversial range. Microsoft’s semi-transparent Windows Vista Aero Designs Started twenty years ago.
That is to say, in Beta mode, Apple Incorporate some user feedback In design, transparency is dialed back at least in some places. While it will continue to grow, Apple users will not be able to escape it: the company says liquid glass is designed to make all its platforms more cohesive. This is the translucent aesthetic appearance New Macos Tahoe 26 On your desktop.
What are the new features of iOS 26?
iOS 26 has a laundry list with new features. One of the most valuable:
Telephone application redesign: You can now scroll through contacts, recent calls and voicemails on one screen. It also comes with a new feature called Hold Assist, which notifies you when the agent arrives at the phone so you can avoid elevator music and continue with other tasks.
Real-time translation in mobile phones, faces and messages: iOS 26 has the ability to have conversations with people in another language via phone, FaceTime, or text messages. Real-time Translation Use Apple Intelligence, which will translate your conversations in real-time, which leads to some stuck interactions in the examples Apple shared during the demo.
Polls in group chat: Tired of sorting out hundreds of messages from your group chat? You and your friends can now create polls in group messages to decide which brunch place you are eating or the car you are going to take the road trip.
Filter unknown senders in messages: If you haven’t received spam text messages about unpaid tolls or other quotes, you’re in luck. For those who have these annoying messages will soon be filtered in separate folders.
Visual intelligence: Similar to reverse Google Image Search, this new feature will allow you to search for anything on your iPhone screen. For example, if you find a pair of shoes someone is wearing in an Instagram photo, you can Screenshot and use visual intelligence Find these shoes (or similar shoes) online.
The Photos tab is back: For those who were frustrated by last year Change Photos Appyou’ll be happy to know that your tag is back. Library and collections have their own separate space, so you don’t have to scroll to Infinity to find what you need.
Camera application update: In iOS 26, the navigation camera app should be easier because all buttons and menus are in a convenient position – less brushing and more photos. Plus, there is a new feature that tells you if you need to clean the lens.
FaceTime “Communication Security” function: A newer addition to iOS 26 seems to be FaceTime “Communication Security” feature If nude is detected, communication is paused. The feature appears to be a child security feature that uses device detection, thus avoiding any cloud-based privacy concerns.
New lock screen options: The iPhone lock screen is more customizable in iOS 26, with cooler clocks, 3D wallpaper effects, more widgets and better focus mode options.
New Alert Settings: You will no longer be bothered by the 9-minute snooze setting in the alarm. Instead, you now have the option to change the snooze time from 1 minute to 15 minutes.
Screenshots look different: When you take a screenshot, you’ll notice several new features, including “Highlight to search”, the option to search for your image on Google and Chatgpt is there, for any questions you have about the image.
For those annoying services that keep you on hold for 10 minutes or more, Apple’s holding assistant will be beautiful. (apple)
New changes to iPadOS 26
When it comes to large updates, your iPad is not lagging behind. This is what to look for.
Multitasking and real windows: When you download the latest update, you will be able to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. Once the app is opened, it will appear on the screen like a normal screen, but you can resize and move it on the screen to free up other apps. This feature is optional, so if you don’t like it, you can turn it off.
Visual update: Along with other new OSs, the iPadOS 26 also has a liquid glass aesthetic. This new look appears on the lock and home screens as well as the drop-down menu.
New menu bar: When you swipe on the screen, the new menu bar will come with options like File, Edit, Windows, and more. If you are looking for something specific, there is also a search option.
Apart from that, there are more, be sure to check out ours First Impressions of iPados 26.
What about airpods?
AirPods are also being updated Use iOS 26. Here are some of the more compelling features.
Enhanced audio recording: Apple calls this “studio quality” recording, and with it, you’ll find clarity in noisy environments.
Camera remote control: With this feature, you can take a photo with one photo on your AirPods or start and stop video recording. When taking pictures, you will get a three-second countdown before taking pictures on your iPhone or iPad.
Real-time translation function: Real-time translation can be found on AirPods Pro 3AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 pair with an iPhone running iOS 26 when paired with ANC. Apple says when someone talks to you in another language, you can use AirPods to translate what they mean.
Heart rate monitoring: Apple launched new Airpods Pro 3 earbuds this month, which include heart rate monitoring. It will work with Apple’s health app and other fitness apps that track heart rate.
Is Siri getting an update?
Siri is in a fixed state. Apple has previously designated its smarter voice assistant – for the first time at WWDC 2024 – delayed to a certain point”coming year“So, you shouldn’t expect any major changes right now. But there are reports that Apple’s goal is to Based on third-party artificial intelligence model Like Openai’s Chatgpt or Anthropic’s Claude, this could make 2026 a pivotal year. The company is still researching it “Stripped” AI Chatbot Competitive competitors.
Which iPhones can be upgraded to iOS 26?
Some iPhone models running the current version of iOS versions – iPhone XR, XS and XS Max – are incompatible with the latest upgrades. But any iPhone in 2019 or later will be Eligible for iOS 26:
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iPhone SE (second generation or later)
When to download iOS 26?
iOS 26 was officially released to the public on September 15.
If you’re more interested in the new Apple Intelligence feature, Everything Apple reveals for iOS, macOS, etc. During WWDC. Also, check out how iOS 26 screenshots become Interesting preview of Apple’s delayed Siri Rework.
Updated on September 15: Noting that iOS 26 is officially available for download.
Updated on September 12: It points out that iOS 26 is about to arrive in just a few days, with a qualified iPhone regularly used.
Updated on September 11: Added the product Apple released at Tuesday’s event and pointed out when iOS 26 will be downloaded.
Updated on September 9: Note that iPhone activity is about to begin.
Updated on September 8: Note that the iPhone 17 event is tomorrow.
Updated on September 4: Added different details about screenshots in iOS 26.
Updated on September 3: It points out that Apple is expected to release iOS 18.7 with iOS 26.
Updated, September 2: iOS 26 adds more new features.
Updated, August 29: Added new sections about Siri, as well as new links to the iOS 26 camera app.
Updated on August 27: Added the official iPhone 17 event date as well as a potential iOS 26 version.
Updated on August 25: Rumors about the new AirPods Pro with heart rate monitoring.
Updated on August 22: It pointed out that Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 18.6.
Updated on August 20: It is noted that iOS 26 Public Beta 4 and iOS 18.6.2 are now available for download.
Updated on August 18: Added details about potential iOS 18.6 updates.
Updated on August 15: Add to expectations for linking to Apple iPhone activity and details about what is available in the iOS 26 Screenshot Editor.
Updated on August 13: New AirPods details were found in iOS 26 Beta.
Updated on August 11: Note that iOS 26 developer Beta hit Beta 6.
Updated on August 8: iPados 26 and airpods have added new features.
Updated on August 6: Note the release of iOS 26 Beta 5 and the new elastic feature on the password screen and control center.
Updated on August 4: It pointed out that Apple is reportedly working on Chatgpt competitors.
Updated on August 1: Tim Cook added a quote about iOS 26.
Updated on July 31: Note that iOS 18.6 is now available.
Updated on July 24: Note that iOS 26 public beta is now available.
Updated, July 3: The new FaceTime feature has been discovered in the famous developer Beta.
Updated on June 30: Point out ongoing iOS 18 versions and report that Apple is considering other external LLMs for Siri.
Updated on June 25: Point out changes added in iOS 26 Beta 2.
