IOS 26 was unveiled on Monday at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The company predicts many new features and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that will soon be available on the iPhone. One of the most notable changes is the OS design language. Apple has introduced a new UI dumb liquid glass, bundling glass -like icons and other elements. The latest iOS version in the Apple Intelligence Features and a unified interface in the phone app, update camera app layout, typing indicators in messages, features new carplay, and more when it is developed on the iPhone model later this year.
iOS 26 compatible model
Apple says iOS 26 will be presented as a free Over the Year (OTA) software update for iPhone 11 and later handets. However, Apple Intelligence Features will be limited to the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 15 Pro model.
Registered Apple developers can download iOS 26 on their devices and start testing new features. Next month, a public beta will be available through the Apple beta software program.
visual improvement in iOS 26
According to Craig Federgie, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering in Apple, liquid glass in iOS 26 is a new propaganda material that reflects and denies the visual elements around it. It is implemented in OS control, navigation, app icons, and widgets. This new design language brings new options for home and lock screens, which enables users to customize the app icons and widgets with a new clear format.
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On the lock screen of the iPhone, the time widget now falls according to the space, automatically shrinks and spreads. Meanwhile, there is also a 3D effect that appears when consumers move their iPhone.
The camera app in iOS 26 includes a smooth layout, a separate tab for the library and the submission of photo apps, flowing web pages in safari, and apps such as Apple Music, News and Podcast. It is said that the bar floats near the top and shrinks dynamically to highlight the content on the screen.
Apple Intelligence Update
After the introduction of Apple Intelligence features on the iPhone since last year, Apple has been spreading its capabilities. It has introduced a direct translation that is connected to apps like messages, fee time and phone. Partized by the company’s proprietary on device AI models, this feature automatically translates text and audio into English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
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Apple’s alternative visual intelligence information for searching from Google circle enables users to ask Chat GPT questions about what they are currently watching on their screen. They can also find similar images and products on Google, Etisi, and other auxiliary apps. Further, it automatically recognizes that if a user is watching an event and suggests to add them to his calendar with date, time and other important details.
Apple has also introduced AI -powered shortcuts and dedicated measures to write tools and image playgrounds. The company’s AI model can identify and summarize details, such as invoices in emails received from traders. Users can also combine the Bester statements of their favorite emojis, genocide, and unique creations. Meanwhile, the Framework Developers of the New Foundation Models provide access to the Apple’s On Device Foundation Model that strengthens Apple Intelligence.
Changes to apps
Apple has new shape to the phone app with a united setting that connects favorite, rentals and voice mails tabs. It also benefits the call screening that uses a voicemail directly to collect information from the caller, which helps the recipient decide whether or not they want to lift it. On the other hand, when the user at the other end of the line, such as the agent, is available, can help them, when notifying them.
With iOS 26, users can screen unidentified seeds messages in the messages app, which appear in a dedicated folder and remain silent until they are selected any other. Users can also create pools, create backgrounds for chats using Apple Intelligence, and see typing indicators in group chats.
Apple music features tune translation and tune pronunciation, as well as an automax feature that uses AI to draw a track next time without interruption and use batting without interruption. Meanwhile, Apple’s maps find places as a feature that enables the user to remember the places they are. Apple says the iPhone can use on -device AI to analyze its daily route and present them with a priority option, while they can be informed of the potential delay.
In addition to updates, Apple has introduced a new app called Apple Games. It is claimed that iPhone users act as a one -stop shop for all gaming needs. It offers users a review of activities in their sports, including major events. In addition, they can launch the game from the app and switch between them.
The new features of the carplay
With iOS 26, Apple has brought a compact view for calls coming into the carplay. This allows users to check who is calling them without losing the coming directions. The update also brought tapebacks and pandal conversations on messages, with widgets and direct activities.
Air pods increases
Apple says iOS 26 extends its TWS product’s current capabilities, namely Air Pods 4 and Air Pods Pro (the second generation). Interviewers, podcasters, singers, and others can now record audio with clear standards using the Studio Quality Audio Recording feature. Apple has promised “more natural magical texture and explanation” in phone calls on the iPhone.
Meanwhile, the new camera allows remote feature air pods to operate as a camera shutter. Airpodes takes a simple press and holding a picture through a native camera app or another third party app. It can start or stop video recording on the iPhone.
