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Apple Rolls Out OS 26 Across Platforms, Debuts Liquid Glass and New AI Tools

Apple warns of temporary battery drain with higher temperatures after the update.

iOS 26 for iPhones
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iPadOS 26
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Overview

  • Free updates are now available for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, and visionOS 26.
  • iOS 26 supports iPhone 11 and later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer), while many advanced Apple Intelligence features require newer devices such as iPhone 15 Pro or later.
  • The release introduces the Liquid Glass visual language and adds Live Translation across Messages, FaceTime and Phone (with AirPods support), Call Screening and Hold Assist, a new Games app, and expanded Visual Intelligence.
  • Apple advises backing up before installing and updating via Settings > General > Software Update, noting it can take time for the download to appear for all users.
  • Apple Support says battery life and device temperature may temporarily worsen for up to 48 hours as indexing and app updates complete, and some features may use more resources depending on individual usage.