Apple is set to release iOS 26 tonight, September 15, marking one of the biggest iPhone updates in recent years. First previewed earlier this year, iOS 26 brings a bold new design, a deeper integration of Apple Intelligence (AI), and multiple features that enhance communication, entertainment, and daily usability.
Liquid Glass Design – A New Look for iPhones
The most striking change in iOS 26 is the Liquid Glass design, a system-wide aesthetic that gives apps, icons, and controls a translucent, glass-like feel. Apple says this creates a fluid and consistent look across the iPhone.
- Lock Screen: Dynamic time that adapts to wallpapers, repositioned notifications, and subtle 3D effects when you tilt the device.
- Home Screen: Reimagined app icons with light or dark themes, color tints, and even transparent looks.
- Control Centre: Redesigned with reflective elements that blend into the environment.
This design revamp makes the iPhone feel more immersive and futuristic.
Apple Intelligence – Smarter Than Ever
Apple’s AI-powered features get a major boost under the “Apple Intelligence” banner in iOS 26.
- Live Translation: Messages, FaceTime, and calls can be instantly translated, while AirPods deliver spoken translations in real time.
- Visual Intelligence: Recognizes content on your screen — like adding events from a photo straight to your calendar.
- Image Playground & Genmoji: Create custom illustrations and personalized emojis with simple text prompts.
- Smart Shortcuts: Automate tasks with on-device AI, from text summaries to image creation.
Communication Upgrades
Staying connected gets smarter and less distracting:
- Call Screening: Unknown callers must introduce themselves before your phone rings.
- Message Filters: Unknown contacts are automatically sorted into a separate inbox.
- Hold Assist: Lets your iPhone wait on customer service calls and notifies you when an agent is available.
- Group Chat Polls: Quickly create polls for friends to vote on plans or decisions.
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Discovery and Entertainment
iOS 26 also improves how you explore and enjoy content:
- Apple Maps: Learn your travel habits and warn of delays before you start a journey.
- Apple Music AutoMix: Seamlessly blends songs like a DJ, with translated lyrics for global music fans.
- Wallet App: Redesigned with improved boarding passes, baggage tracking, and airport maps.
- Games App: Tracks gameplay across titles, shows what friends are playing, and suggests challenges.
Accessibility and Family Features
Apple continues to expand accessibility and family safety:
- More Braille support and motion cues to reduce motion sickness.
- Child Accounts with stronger parental controls for communication, app safety, and purchases.
- Reminders with AI suggestions for tasks and shopping lists.
- Photos app redesign with spatial 3D effects for memories.
- AirPods Camera Remote to start video recording and improved audio capture.
Eligible Devices for iOS 26
iOS 26 will be available tonight for the following devices:
- iPhone 17 series including iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air
- iPhone 16 series including iPhone 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone 13 series (including 13 mini)
- iPhone 12 series (including 12 mini)
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
Not all features will be available worldwide on launch. Some AI and translation functions may be limited to certain languages and regions.
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