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

iOS 26 is slated to launch Monday, Sept. 15 as a free software update, the Silicon Valley tech giant announced in a news release. Apple says iOS 26 will make "apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful, bringing greater focus to content."

Apple will launch iOS 26 on Sept. 15, introducing its biggest iOS redesign since iOS 7 with a new Liquid Glass interface.

Following Tuesday's event, new Liquid Glass icons for Apple Store, Clips, GarageBand, iMovie, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages have surfaced

Based on previous iPhone software releases, iOS 26 will likely be available around 1 p.m. ET. Since millions of iPhone users may be trying to download it at the same time, you may want to wait till tomorrow morning at least, or even a few days.

Apple's long-awaited iOS 26 update is rolling out globally today, introducing the new Liquid Glass UI redesign as well as new features for current iPhones.

It's new iPhone season, which also means it's new iOS season.

Apple will release iOS 26 on 15 September 2025, bringing a new ‘Liquid Glass’ design, AI-powered features like ‘Live Translation’, improved communication tools, smarter Maps and Music, enhanced accessibility,

Apple's Powerbeats Pro 2 update brings in-ear heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, step count and gesture-based Siri control, matching features of AirPods Pro 3

Apple Intelligence brings Al superpowers to your iPhone. Here's how to make use of Apple's artificial intelligence tools and features in iOS.