iOS 26 update: Expected release date, list of Apple iPhones supported, features and more

Apple announced the iOS 26 earlier this year in June. As the iPhone 17 launch nears, the software update is also rumoured to roll out widely, bringing new features and improvements to millions of devices. Announced at the annual World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), the iOS 26 brings all new Liquid glass design – a sleek, translucent design language that gives the iPhone a more dynamic and fluid feel. The update brings a completely

redesigned Photos app

that makes it easier to find, relive, and organize memories. iOS 26 also introduces a smarter Siri with more natural language understanding and on-screen awareness, a new Passwords app, improved tapback reactions in Messages, and the ability to mirror an iPhone directly to a Mac. Here’s everything to know about eligible devices, release date, features and more about iOS 26

iOS 26 release date

Historically, Apple rolls out the latest software update a week after the launch of new iPhones. If the tradition continues, iOS 26 may roll out on or around September 15-16 this year as the iPhone 17 series launch is scheduled for September 9.

iOS 26 eligible devices

Here’s the full list of iPhones that will support iOS 26:

Readers must note that Apple Intelligence features detailed require supported devices, which include all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Features in iOS 26