Overview
- The update is rolling out to compatible iPhones starting with iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd gen), and it comes preinstalled on the new iPhone 17 models.
- iOS 26 debuts the Liquid Glass interface across the home screen, lock screen and system apps, alongside a refreshed Camera, Photos and Safari and a new Apple Games app.
- Apple Intelligence adds on‑device features such as visual search and live translation, and it gives developers access to local foundation models through the Foundation Models Framework.
- A new Adaptive Power feature is designed to extend runtime by automatically dialing back performance and can trigger Low Power Mode when charge is low.
- Many early updaters report rapid battery drain and heating, and Apple’s support guidance attributes this to temporary indexing and resource updates after major installs.