Apple has announced the launch date of iOS 26 along with its new iPhone 17 series. The stable version of iOS 26 will be rolled out to all users on September 15. This update will include changes in the liquid glass design, Apple Wallet, new interface for CarPlay and new features in the Messages app.
Technology Desk, New Delhi. Apple launched its new iPhone 17 series earlier this week, along with which the company also announced the launch date of the new software update iOS 26. The company had said that the stable version of iOS 26 will start rolling out to all users on September 15. Let us tell you that Apple first introduced it during its WWDC event in June 2025.
This update was in beta testing for a long time and now after about 3 months the company is going to roll it out for everyone. That is, if you are also using iPhone 16 or any iPhone older than this, then after tomorrow your iPhone is going to change completely. The new liquid glass design will give a new look to the UI of the phone, but for this you have to follow some steps. Let's know about it in detail first...
What will be new in iOS 26?
The biggest change in iOS 26 is its Liquid Glass design, which will offer a more fluid and modern look to the entire interface. Apart from this, Apple Wallet will get major visual and functional changes after this update, which will make it easier to manage transaction history and passes. Apart from this, this new update will also offer a redesigned interface and personalized dashboard for CarPlay. Along with this, new chat effects and AI reply suggestions will also be available in the Messages app.
Which iPhones will get iOS 26
iPhone 17 Series
iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Series
iPhone 14 Series
iPhone 13 Series
iPhone 12 Series
iPhone 11 Series
iPhone SE (2nd Gen and above)
How to download iOS 26 update
For this, first open Settings in your iPhone.
Scroll down and select the General option.
From here now tap on the Software Update option.
Press the Download and Install button when the iOS 26 update appears.
Keep the mobile connected to Wi-Fi and the battery should also be charged.
After downloading the update, the device will automatically restart and install the new iOS 26. After which the entire look of your old iPhone will change and it will give a new feel. However, depending on the model, some iPhones will not have AI features.
