iPhone, iOS 26
Digest more
iOS 26 became publicly available this week, ushering in a new OS naming system and the software’s most overhauled look since 2013. It may take time to get used to the new "Liquid Glass" look, but it’s easier to appreciate the pared-down controls.
Apple’s latest iOS overhaul sports a glassier design and includes useful features like live language translation.
OS 26 and iPad OS 26 are now available for Apple users globally. The new software update was announced alongside iPhone 17 series smartphones during the Awe-dropping event.
The Messages app has the Liquid Glass redesign that's been introduced throughout iOS 26, but Apple also added several long-desired features that make for a better experience in both one-to-one and group chats, such as custom backgrounds and group typing ...