Apple has finally revealed when it will be releasing the final versions of its smartphone and tablet operating systems.
After spending months in beta phase, the new iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 will finally be available to all devices starting September 15. The announcement was made alongside the release of the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, 17 Pro series, as well as the new Apple Watches, and the latest AirPods Pro 3.
As you already know, the new update brings a radical redesign for Apple’s mobile devices with their new Liquid Glass transparent design language.
Apple also revamped the camera and photos app, has a new text and call screening to prevent spam, and more.
Apart from the latest iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, the iOS 26 update is compatible with the iPhone 11 models and later, as well as the iPhone SE 2nd-gen and later.
Meanwhile, the iPadOS 26 will be available from the iPad mini 5th-gen to the newer models.