Apple has officially launched iOS 26 (19), its latest operating system for iPhones, which is poised to fundamentally redefine the iPhone experience. This release is presented not merely as an incremental update, but promising a reimagined interaction with the device. The update introduces a major visual overhaul, some performance enhancements, some new Apple Intelligence update and live translation etc.
Visual Changes in iOS 26
Apple introduced a whole new visual changes system-wide called Liquid Glass which makes users feel a more consistent experience across system, apps and devices. Which make users feel everything more fluid, especially in iOS 26.
Also giving users a new lock screen making the lock screen more vibrant. The time in the lock screen dynamically adapts to your photo and the surrounding space, keeping your subject in view. When you move your iPhone, your photo comes to life with a new 3D effect.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 26
Apple also updated the Apple Intelligence making it integrated into even more places to help users communicate across languages, create more personal images, and use more powerful shortcuts. Adding feature like Live Translation which automatically translate texts in Messages, display live translated captions in FaceTime, and get spoken translations for calls in the Phone app.
And Apple this time finally added the Circle to Search feature in the latest iOS 26 (19).
Apps
Apple this time also added a new dedicated Games app in iOS 26. Which allows users to stay up to date with what’s happening across all your games, discover new ones your friends are playing, and get tailored recommendations. Compete with friends in score-based showdowns with challenges.
With iOS 26 comes updates and changes to some of their system apps likes phones, Health app, Messages, Apple Music, Maps, Wallet and also the CarPlay system.
Roll Out & Device List
As of now all of these features are available for testing through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com, and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com.
iOS 26 is compatible with these devices.
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
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