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Following three months of beta testing, iOS 26 was released today, September 15. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, and
Apple’s latest iOS overhaul sports a glassier design and includes useful features like live language translation.
And in addition to the new devices, Apple also announced the release date of iOS 26. The software update is available for compatible iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches starting on Monday, Sept. 15. The update features a new user interface design and several new AI-powered features.
OS 26 is packed with changes, but some of the best updates are tucked away in Settings and apps. Here’s how to find them once you update your iPhone.
iOS 26 is a major update for iPhone users, but it comes with a variety of new features for AirPods users too—especially anyone with AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, or the new AirPods Pro 3. Here are the upgrades coming to AirPods users who update to iOS 26.
Sure, it looks different, but the familiarity from iOS 18 and prior releases is still there, so you don't have to relearn how to use your iPhone. If you want a glimpse of just how Liquid Glass changes the look of your iPhone compared to iOS 18,
There's a lot to see on your iPhone after updating to iOS 26, and these are the main new features you should try.