Apple released the long-awaited iOS 26 on Monday, and it's available now as a free software update. The new iPhone operating system promises major changes to how users operate their device and how it looks day-to-day.

OS 26, Apple's newest operating system, has officially rolled out to iPhones in India, introducing a host of innovative features, including Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Live Translation, and Genm

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

Apple's iOS 26 compatibility list covers most modern iPhones. Find out if your model can run it, and what to expect if you're still rocking an older model.

The latest rendition of watchOS comes with a Liquid Glass design, new features, and four new watch faces. It launched to the public on Sept. 15, 2025. Per Apple, it's compatible with every Apple Watch from the Series 6 onward, along with all models of the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch SE 2 and 3.

Apple has finally released iOS 26, and along with it, a notice about faster draining batteries and warmer-than-normal iPhones.

Macworld The iOS 26 update is one of the most significant software changes to land on the iPhone in years. Not only does it bring with it the all-new Liquid Glass redesign, but there are also major adjustments to your iPhone’s functionality across the board.

You can try the Liquid Glass UI, the new Games app, spam block and call hold features, Visual Intelligence upgrades, and more by downloading the latest version of iOS.