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iOS 26 Poised for Mid‑September Release After Apple’s Sept. 9 Event

Apple’s consistent annual cadence points to a rollout roughly a week after the iPhone showcase.

Liquid glass time is almost here.
Apple follows a pattern that reveals the most likely iOS 26 launch date.
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Overview

  • Reporting pegs the public release window around September 15–16, with some outlets pointing specifically to Monday, September 15 based on Apple’s past schedules.
  • Developers and public testers are expected to receive near‑final or final beta builds during the September 9 hardware event.
  • iOS 26 introduces the new Liquid Glass design along with revamped Photos and Phone apps and Messages features such as group chat backgrounds and polls.
  • Compatibility extends to iPhone 11 and newer, including the second‑generation iPhone SE, while older models are expected to receive a security‑only iOS 18.7 update.
  • Companion updates for iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS are likely to arrive in the same window, though macOS Tahoe may ship later based on current beta build indicators.