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Apple's website offers a list of nearly 200 new features and changes (PDF file) included in the software update, released last month.
The new Safari toolbar saves some space, but it's missing features we've had since the very first iPhone in 2007.
And in addition to the new devices, Apple also announced the release date of iOS 26. The software update is available for compatible iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches starting on Monday, Sept. 15. The update features a new user interface design and several new AI-powered features.
Apple released iOS 26 on September 15, and it's now available for all iPhone users with a compatible device. There are a lot of changes
The redesign that came with iOS 26 brought lots of new features, but there was one, that felt like a misstep. It’s going to be corrected.
Live Translation launched last month for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 with support for English (US and UK), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain). iOS 26.1 adds support for five new languages:
The iOS 26.1 beta might not have a wealth of new features, but one new addition to the iPhone's alarms makes it much easier to either snooze or turn off your morning wake-up.
The new iOS 26 software cycle, including iOS 26.0.1, works for all iPhones from 2019 on. That’s the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 1 Pro Max models and every phone since. As well as the iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 and so on right up to the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, it also includes the second- and third-generation iPhone SE models.
Head to the iOS Settings page, then tap Battery: Here you’ll see details of your recent battery usage, together with the apps that you’ve been using the most (tap View All Battery Usage for more details). To enable or disable Adaptive Power, tap Power Mode then use the Adaptive Power toggle switch.