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Apple Sets iOS 26 Public Release for Sept. 15 as Release Candidate Rolls Out

The update introduces the Liquid Glass look plus on-device Apple Intelligence, with advanced tools restricted to recent models.

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Overview

  • Apple made the iOS 26 Release Candidate available to developers and public beta testers on September 9 during the iPhone 17 event.
  • The final iOS 26 build is scheduled to reach the public on September 15 alongside iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, visionOS 26, tvOS 26, and watchOS 26.
  • iOS 26 supports a wide range of devices including iPhone 11 and newer plus iPhone SE (2nd generation and 3rd generation).
  • Apple Intelligence features require newer hardware, specifically all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16e.
  • Key additions include the Liquid Glass redesign, expanded Messages tools such as personalized backgrounds and in‑chat polls, Phone features like call screening and Hold Assist, a revamped Photos app, and a new Passwords app.