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Apple iOS 26 release date, beta update, and all the new features you need to know
Apple has announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, and the update brings design changes, app enhancements, and new intelligence features across the system. Here are ten ways the update is set to alter how iPhone users interact with their devices.
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Apple iOS 26 is set to rollout later this year with the launch of iPhone 17 series.
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Updated Lock and Home Screens
The Lock Screen layout now adapts based on background images. On the Home Screen, users can customise app icons and widgets with transparent styling options for a cleaner interface.
The Lock Screen layout now adapts based on background images. On the Home Screen, users can customise app icons and widgets with transparent styling options for a cleaner interface.
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Expanded Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence now supports Live Translation. The feature can translate spoken and written text on-device in apps like Messages, FaceTime, and Phone.
Apple Intelligence now supports Live Translation. The feature can translate spoken and written text on-device in apps like Messages, FaceTime, and Phone.
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Visual Intelligence tools
iOS 26 allows users to perform actions based on what’s displayed on the screen. The system can identify elements such as event dates or locations and prompt calendar suggestions or web searches.
iOS 26 allows users to perform actions based on what’s displayed on the screen. The system can identify elements such as event dates or locations and prompt calendar suggestions or web searches.
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Genmoji and Image Playground
A new expression tool lets users generate custom emojis—called Genmoji—by mixing emoji with text prompts. Image Playground lets users create illustrations with similar methods.
A new expression tool lets users generate custom emojis—called Genmoji—by mixing emoji with text prompts. Image Playground lets users create illustrations with similar methods.
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Redesigned Phone app
The Phone app combines Favorites, Recents, and Voicemails into a single view. Call Screening is now integrated to display caller information, while Hold Assist notifies users when a representative becomes available.
The Phone app combines Favorites, Recents, and Voicemails into a single view. Call Screening is now integrated to display caller information, while Hold Assist notifies users when a representative becomes available.
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Message organisation and customisation
Messages now has a dedicated folder for unknown senders. Users can create polls and set chat wallpapers to personalise conversations.
Messages now has a dedicated folder for unknown senders. Users can create polls and set chat wallpapers to personalise conversations.
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CarPlay interface changes
CarPlay adds a compact call banner to avoid interrupting navigation. The update also introduces widgets, Live Activities, Tapbacks, and pinned chats.
CarPlay adds a compact call banner to avoid interrupting navigation. The update also introduces widgets, Live Activities, Tapbacks, and pinned chats.
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New features in Music and Maps
Apple Music gains Lyrics Translation and AutoMix for smooth track transitions. Apple Maps now logs visited places and recommends frequently used routes.
Apple Music gains Lyrics Translation and AutoMix for smooth track transitions. Apple Maps now logs visited places and recommends frequently used routes.
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Dedicated Apple Games app
A new Apple Games app consolidates users’ entire gaming library, including Apple Arcade titles, in one central location.
A new Apple Games app consolidates users’ entire gaming library, including Apple Arcade titles, in one central location.
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iOS 26 Developer beta is now live
If you want to try the new iOS 26, then you can download the developer beta. However, it is not advisable to do so on your primary device as it may contain bugs and stability issues.
If you want to try the new iOS 26, then you can download the developer beta. However, it is not advisable to do so on your primary device as it may contain bugs and stability issues.
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