With all New iPhone, Apple Watch model and other hardware, Today’s Apple Event Proposed news about when iOS 26, iPados 26, WatchOS 26 and MacOS 26 can be installed. You will be able to install these operating systems on compatible devices when you move out of Beta on September 15.
There are two major changes this year. First of all, Apple Liquid glass design language Across its equipment. This is a major overhaul of Apple’s operating system design, with the focus on translucency and liquidity. Another major update is the naming system for the operating system. From iOS 18 to iOS 26, it might be a little harsh, but Apple is Align version number with release year Keep everything more consistent.
The iPhone 17 lineup will come with iOS 26 pre-installed. You can also download it on iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 devices as well as the second generation iPhone SE units.
The compatibility of WatchOS 26 is also simple. It will be available on the latest devices as well as the second-generation Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 6 or later, and all Apple Watch Ultra variants.
Things get more complicated when it comes to iPados and MacOS. If you want to try MacOS 26 (aka Macos Tahoe), you will need one of the following Macs:
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Apple Silicon’s MacBook Air (2020 and beyond)
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MacBook Pro and Apple Silicon (2020 and beyond)
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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
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MAC MINI (2020 and beyond)
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MAC Studio (2022 and beyond)
As for the iPados 26, you can use it on the following iPad models:
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third generation and beyond)
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iPad Pro 11-inch (first generation and beyond)
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iPad Air (third generation and later)
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iPad (8th generation and later)
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iPad mini (fifth generation and beyond)
