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Apple Rolls Out iOS 26 With ‘Liquid Glass’ Redesign and Smarter Call Controls

Key Apple Intelligence features work only on the newest iPhones.

Overview

  • The free update began its global release on September 15 at 10 a.m. PT and is now available to download as Apple continues a staged rollout.
  • Compatibility starts with iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 11 or newer, while iPhone XR, XS, and earlier models are not supported.
  • The release introduces the Liquid Glass interface plus live translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages, expanded Visual Intelligence, a revamped Camera and Photos, and a new Games app.
  • Privacy and call tools include Call Screening for unknown numbers, Hold Assist for time on hold, and spam filtering in Phone and Messages.
  • iPhone 17 models arrive September 19 with iOS 26 preinstalled, and Apple also released iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26.