Your iPhone and iPad's working programs are getting large upgrades this fall with the discharge of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. My favourite coming to each is the visible replace, referred to as Liquid Glass — it's just like the better-executed model of Home windows Vista. We spent two weeks test-driving it — you’ll be able to take a look at our detailed hands-on iOS 26 preview, or you’ll be able to strive it out your self by downloading and putting in the general public beta. That software program is a extra steady iteration of the separate developer model, which just lately hit the beta 6 waypoint, and presents a couple of extra flashy options not but out there within the public model. (Whereas the general public beta is open to everybody and fairly steady, at all times keep in mind there's a level of danger concerned with beta software program.) Not able to improve your smartphone or pill this 12 months? No worries, we'll make it easier to discover out in case your cellphone will have the ability to run iOS 26.
Whereas Apple didn't nix any iPhones from its eligibility listing final 12 months, that's not the case for 2025 — a couple of fashions are getting lower this time. All iPhone 8 fashions and the iPhone X had been the final to get the boot in 2023, and this 12 months the 2018 fashions are getting left behind. When you have an ineligible gadget, you gained't have the ability to obtain iOS 26 when it turns into out there this fall.
We'll resolve which iPhones and iPads will help iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 this 12 months. To see what's coming with the newest OSes, take a look at all the things introduced at Apple's WWDC June 9 occasion. One factor you shouldn't instantly count on is Apple's up to date model of Siri, although the corporate is reportedly engaged on a 'stripped-down' AI chatbot to compete with ChatGPT.
These three iPhones gained't be suitable with iOS 26
In contrast to final 12 months, a number of iPhone fashions gained't be eligible to obtain the most recent iOS when it makes its debut this fall. This trio of fashions first launched in 2018 gained't be coming to the iOS 26 celebration:
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iPhone XR
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iPhone XS
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iPhone XS Max
iPhones suitable with iOS 26
Whereas we don't but know the brand new iPhones Apple will probably be dropping this fall — although there are iPhone 17 rumors — we do know, per Apple's web site, that the telephones listed under will probably be suitable with iOS 26. Mainly, when you have an iPhone that was introduced in 2019 or later, you're within the clear:
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iPhone SE (second technology or later)
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iPhone 11
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iPhone 11 Professional
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iPhone 11 Professional Max
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iPhone 12
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iPhone 12 mini
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iPhone 12 Professional
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iPhone 12 Professional Max
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iPhone 13
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iPhone 13 mini
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iPhone 13 Professional
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iPhone 13 Professional Max
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iPhone 14
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iPhone 14 Plus
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iPhone 14 Professional
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iPhone 14 Professional Max
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iPhone 15
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iPhone 15 Plus
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iPhone 15 Professional
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iPhone 15 Professional Max
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iPhone 16e
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iPhone 16
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iPhone 16 Plus
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iPhone 16 Professional
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iPhone 16 Professional Max
iPads suitable with iPadOS 26
The iPads listed under, and any iPads launched later this 12 months, are eligible to obtain iPadOS 26.
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iPad Professional (M4)
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iPad Professional 12.9‑inch (third technology and later)
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iPad Professional 11‑inch (1st technology and later)
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iPad Air (M3, M2)
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iPad Air (third technology and later)
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iPad (A16)
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iPad (eighth technology and later)
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iPad mini (A17 Professional)
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iPad mini (fifth technology and later)
What if I don't need to purchase a brand new iPhone?
If you wish to proceed utilizing your older iPhone that isn't supported by iOS 26, that's effective. Nevertheless, you'll miss out on safety updates which may probably put your cellphone in danger for malware and different threats. Moreover, some apps might cease working in the event that they require a sure model of iOS or later. And naturally, you gained't have the ability to entry the newest options iOS 26 presents.
When will iOS 26 turn into out there?
Apple often rolls out its newest iOS in mid-September, only a few days earlier than the brand new iPhones hit retailer cabinets. Final 12 months, it launched iOS 18 on Monday, Sept. 16. Anticipate a affirmation of the discharge date on the iPhone 17 occasion, anticipated in early September.
iOS 26 options we're enthusiastic about
Liquid Glass design: Your private home display screen is getting revamped with new app icons, together with darkish mode and all-clear choices. You'll additionally discover buttons with a brand new floating design. Liquid Glass was designed to make all of Apple's OSes extra cohesive.
Cellphone app redesign: You'll lastly have the ability to scroll by contacts, current calls and voicemail messages all on one display screen. It additionally comes with a brand new function referred to as Maintain Help that'll notify you when an agent involves the cellphone so you’ll be able to keep away from the elevator music.
Reside Translate: iOS 26 is bringing the power to have a dialog by way of cellphone name or textual content message with somebody who speaks one other language. Reside Translate will translate your dialog in actual time.
Polls function: Coming to group messages within the Messages app, chat members will have the ability to create polls. This may also help forestall the undesirable 30+ messages in relation to deciding which restaurant you're assembly at this weekend.
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