When you're a loyal iPhone proprietor like me, you'll be excited to take a look at all of the thrilling new updates coming to Apple's working system this fall: iOS 26. The best change, in my view, is the brand new Liquid Glass design (suppose Home windows Vista, however arguably extra considerate), which appears to be Apple's largest visible replace in years. We spent two weeks test-driving it — you’ll be able to try 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, accessible now. (Whereas the beta is open to the general public and steady, at all times bear in mind there's a level of threat concerned with beta software program.) Not able to improve your smartphone this 12 months? No worries, we'll allow you to discover out in case your cellphone will be capable to run iOS 26.
Final 12 months, Apple didn't nix any iPhones from its eligibility record, however that's not the case for 2025 — a number of fashions are getting minimize 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 machine, you gained't be capable to obtain iOS 26 when it turns into accessible this fall.
We'll unravel which iPhones will assist iOS 26 this 12 months. To see what's coming with the most recent OS and extra, try every part 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 appropriate with iOS 26
In contrast to final 12 months, a number of iPhone fashions gained't be eligible to obtain the latest iOS when it makes its debut this fall. This trio of fashions first launched in 2018 gained't be coming to the iOS 26 occasion:
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iPhone XR
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iPhone XS
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iPhone XS Max
iPhones appropriate with iOS 26
Whereas we don't but know the brand new iPhones Apple can be dropping this fall — although there are iPhone 17 rumors — we do know, per Apple's web site, that the telephones listed beneath can be appropriate with iOS 26. Principally, when you’ve got an iPhone that was introduced in 2019 or later, you're within the clear:
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iPhone SE (second era 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
What if I don't wish to purchase a brand new iPhone?
If you wish to proceed utilizing your older iPhone that isn't supported by iOS 26, that's advantageous. Nonetheless, you'll miss out on safety updates which may doubtlessly 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 be capable to entry the most recent options iOS 26 provides.
When will iOS 26 grow to be accessible?
Apple often rolls out its newest iOS in mid-September, just some days earlier than the brand new iPhones hit retailer cabinets. Final 12 months, it launched iOS 18 on Monday, Sept. 16. Count on 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 be capable to scroll by contacts, latest calls and voicemail messages all on one display screen. It additionally comes with a brand new characteristic 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.
Dwell 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. Dwell Translate will translate your dialog in actual time.
Polls characteristic: Coming to group messages within the Messages app, chat members will be capable to create polls. This will help forestall the undesirable 30+ messages on the subject of deciding which restaurant you're assembly at this weekend.
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