Overview

• Apple unveiled Liquid Glass, a translucent design language inspired by visionOS that brings consistent glass-like UI elements to iOS26, iPadOS26, macOS26, watchOS26, tvOS26 and visionOS26.
• All of Apple’s operating systems switch to year-based names—iOS26 through visionOS26—for the first time, replacing traditional version numbers to simplify identification.
• iOS26 debuts AI-powered live translation in Messages, FaceTime and Phone, while watchOS26 adds an Apple Intelligence-driven Workout Buddy to deliver personalized fitness coaching.
• A new Games app will centralize gaming across Apple devices, combining users’ libraries, Apple Arcade titles and social challenges in one hub.
• The OS updates are available now as developer betas—including iOS26 compatibility with iPhone 11 and later—and will roll out to the public this fall.