Overview

• Apple is expected to debut six major software updates—iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 (Tahoe), tvOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26—with plans to drop support for older hardware such as iPhone XS series, seventh-generation iPad and several Intel-based Macs.
• The Solarium design overhaul is expected to introduce a translucent, glassy interface for menus, buttons and icons across iPhones, iPads, Macs and the Apple Watch.
• iOS 26 is set to include AI-powered battery management that optimizes charging, along with rumored Apple Intelligence translation in Messages and upgraded Siri integration.
• Upcoming firmware updates are projected to bring new AirPods controls, including expanded head gestures, automatic sleep pausing, camera triggering and a “studio-quality” microphone mode.
• tvOS 26 is expected to adopt the Solarium look and introduce a centralized Games app that combines Apple Arcade, store titles, achievements and social leaderboards.