Overview

• iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe feature Live Activities for real-time updates on lock screens and menu bars, and Live Translation for on-device text and voice conversion during FaceTime calls and messages.
• Both operating systems include a new Games app that lets users invite friends, view leaderboards and access titles seamlessly across iPhone and Mac.
• macOS 26 Tahoe debuts the Liquid Glass translucent design language, offering customizable menu bars and consistent visuals across Apple devices.
• iOS 26 extends support to iPhone SE (2nd generation) through the iPhone 16 series, with Apple Intelligence tools available only on iPhone 16 models and iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max.
• Apple plans to release a public beta of iOS 26 next month once final testing is complete.