That day has finally arrived, and Apple has released the long-awaited iOS 26 update. At today’s event, the iOS 26 update was announced alongside the iPhone 17 series. iOS 26, which brings many new features, will be released for these iPhone models. Here are the iPhone models that will receive iOS 26.
iOS 26 highlights and the iPhone devices that will receive it
Apple’s iOS 26 update brings many innovations, including a new interface design called Liquid Glass and artificial intelligence features like Apple Intelligence.
According to the list announced by Apple before the event, the devices that will receive the iOS 26 update are as follows:
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer models)
The iPhone 17 series was also introduced with the new version. New features introduced with the update:
Liquid Glass Design: Gives a fluid and transparent appearance to many interface elements, such as app icons, the control center, and the lock screen. The lock screen dynamically adapts to the clock and notifications, providing a more vibrant experience.
Apple Intelligence: Simplifies daily tasks by integrating artificial intelligence across the device.
Live Translation: Offers automatic translation for messaging, FaceTime, and phone calls.
Visual Intelligence: Assists users with features such as making calls based on screen content and adding events to the calendar.
Communication and Security:
- Call Screening: Helps manage unwanted calls by automatically answering calls from unknown numbers.
- Messages: Adds a polling feature and options to add a chat background to group chats.
- Hold Assist: Informs users waiting in line when calling customer service.
- New Discovery Features:
- Maps App: Learns user’s routines and warns about potential delays.
- Games App: Brings all your games together in one place, showing you what your friends are playing and offering personalized recommendations. Apple Music: Provides seamless transitions between songs with the AutoMix feature.
- Other Updates:
- Accessibility: Offers new features to reduce motion sickness.
- Photos: Stands out with its revamped interface and the ability to create 3D effects by transforming it into a spatial scene.
- Clock: Allows you to customize the snooze time for daily alarms.
- Diary: Offers features such as creating multiple diaries and viewing records on a map.
