Following three months of beta testing, iOS 26 was released today, September 15. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, and

Update 10:06 a.m.: iOS 26 is rolling out now, though it may take a bit for all users to see it, so keep checking! Today's the day! Apple

Looking at the home screens, the primary difference you'll find is that in iOS 26, the dock background and the search option that sits between the dock and the home screen icons are more transparent and have a sheen to the edges, whereas in iOS 18, these are slightly darker.

With the latest iOS 26 update introducing the new Liquid Glass design language, several developers have updated their apps to match Apple's new aesthetic.

OS 26 is packed with changes, but some of the best updates are tucked away in Settings and apps. Here’s how to find them once you update your iPhone.

Apple’s latest iOS overhaul sports a glassier design and includes useful features like live language translation.

If you recently updated your iPhone to iOS 26 and are experiencing faster battery drain, Apple says the issue is temporary, and the battery life will improve.

The most dramatic change iOS 26 brings to your iPhone is the new redesigned Liquid Glass visual interface. This is the biggest visual update to your iPhone since the company released iOS 7 in 2013… back when Henry Cavill first put on Superman's iconic suit and cape and I had just graduated from college with a twinkle in my eye.