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iOS 26 Release Date And New Features

Apple is releasing iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 on September, You can learn more about the latest iOS 26 preview from here.

New features in iOS 26 make the things you do every day even more magical in ways never before possible. Including Apple Intelligence, the ability to customize your iPhone, stay connected with friends and family, and relive your favorite moments. We round up all officially new iOS 26 cutting-edge features. And here they are!

New Liquid Glass Design

Behaves like the glass in the real world.
Dynamic and adaptable lock screen.
Redesign the controls, toolbars, and navigation within apps.

Apple Intelligence

Live translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone app.
Visual intelligence lets you do more.
More ways to express yourself with images.

Message Updates

Create polls in group chat.
Add a background to any conversation.
Detect spam texts better and screen unknown numbers.

New Phone App Features

Call Screening automatically screens and responds to unknown calls.
Hold Assist feature let the app wait on hold for you.

Apple Music

Let you pin playlists, albums, and artists at the top of your Library tab.
New AutoMix feature.
Automatically translate the Lyrics.

Wallet Improvement

Create a digital version of your passport.
Boarding passes gain new features to make the traveling easier.

Check iOS 26 Supported Device

Some models like iPhone 8/X no longer support iOS 26. Below, you can check out the full list of devices that are compatible with iOS 26.

iPhone

iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE
(2nd generation or later)

iPad

iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation and later)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
iPad (6th generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)

How to Update iOS 26

When a new iOS system is released, you will receive an update notification on your device. Generally speaking, there are three top ways to install iOS 26 on your iPhone. You can select the best method to update your iPhone/iPad to iOS 26 based on actual situations.

Note: It is recommended to back up your phone's data before upgrading to iOS 26, you can backup iPhone to iTunes or backup iPhone to iCloud.

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The Steps to Update to iOS System:

Step 1: Download and launch iOS System Repair.
Step 2: Connect your device and click the start button.
Step 3: Download the firmware file.
Step 4: Wait for the program to install the iOS firmware file to your iDevice.

Update Your Device Wirelessly

Step 1. Connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
Step 3. Tap Download and Install.
Step 4. To update now, tap Install.
Step 5. If asked, enter your passcode.

Update Your Device Using Computer

Step 1. Open iTunes. Connect your device to your computer.
Step 2. Locate your device on your computer.
Step 3. Open General or Settings, then click Check for Update.
Step 4. Click Download and Update.
Step 5. If asked, enter your passcode.

Free Up Space for iOS Update

Sometimes, you might see a message "There's not enough available storage to download iOS" when you update your device. The new iOS update installer is around 2GB. Therefore, you should prepare 1.5 - 2GB additional free storage before an iOS update. To update successfully, you had better make sure at least 4 - 5 GB of free space on your device.

Check available storage on iPhone, open Settings > General > iPhone Storage. You can clear storage on iPhone for more space to update iOS 26.

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