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Apple Sets Sept. 15 Release for iOS 26 With Liquid Glass Redesign as Older iPhones Lose Support

The update reflects a shift to Liquid Glass visuals plus on‑device intelligence that outstrips 2018‑era hardware.

iOS 26
iOS 26: Kein Update für ältere iPhones. Nutzer verzichten auf neue Funktionen.

Overview

  • Apple will roll out iOS 26 on September 15, with iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe arriving the same day as free updates for compatible devices.
  • Compatibility starts with iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 11 and newer, while iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr will not receive the new software.
  • The iPad 7th generation is excluded from iPadOS 26, extending Apple’s cutoff to some older tablets as it tightens hardware requirements.
  • iOS 26 debuts the system‑wide Liquid Glass design and expands Apple Intelligence with Visual Intelligence for screenshots, text summaries, call screening, Hold Assist, FaceTime live captions and real‑time translation that can use AirPods.
  • Apple has tuned the transparency effects following beta feedback, and core apps gain updates including a streamlined Camera with gesture controls, Apple Maps with preferred routes and encrypted visited places, and CarPlay reactions plus parked‑mode video; owners of unsupported devices must remain on iOS 18 or upgrade hardware.