It is finally here – iOS 26 brings the biggest overhaul to iOS in recent memory. And yes, we have gone from iOS 18 to 26 as Apple wants a more integrated nomenclature scheme for its operating system’s portfolio.
The largest new addition to iOS 26 is liquid glass – Apple’s new integrated design language. This is clearly inspired by Visionos and Apple states that it “feels some purely digital and alive.” The entire UI has design elements such as crystal and more dynamic touch reaction.
lock screen The liquid is updated with glass and is now more responsible. Time Widget may be suited to the theme of your photos and the number of incoming information. Apple also added new spatial scenes, which bring 3D effects to your wallpaper. It gives some Nintendo 3DS Vibes.
Camera app There is one and one to get liquid glass redesign. The UI is also round, and a swipe brings all settings. All photos and video quality options are now available at the same place.
iOS 26 Camera App
photo The app has also been updated with new visual identity and received library and collection tabs. Any 2D photo can be converted into a 3D spatial scene.
Safari A small and adaptable tab brings bar, which is mixed in the page because you scroll and shrink dynamically so that you see more of the page.
face time Your contacts have a new landing page with personal contact posters and video messages.
Phone app Along with a favorite tab -the recents and sound matches listed below are found. Apple is bringing sound summary to help save time. Contacts and keypads are still accessible below.
Call screening will fight the spam call coming from unknown numbers in the background. If you receive a call from an unknown number, your iPhone will start ringing only after providing your name and reason to call the person at the other end.
Hold Assist can help maintain your location during calls with companies and will inform you when you reach a real person in the second line.
Messages Get a new background for chat, you can also use AI-related people. Group chat gets apple cash and typing indicators inside the chat, chat. Screening tools from the phone app are also accompanied by device spam detection here.
Live translation Apple has an overhold translation app, which is overhell by Apple Intellvent. It is integrated in the message, phone and facetime apps. Users can use the feature during calls and also get translated captions during facetime calls.
Carplay The liquid glass is also on the redesign as it increases its way in the car. You get light and dark mode and new compact alerts for upcoming calls, messages and other information. Apple CarPlay is also bringing widgets in UI and live activities. The same widgets created for iPhones will work on new carplays.
CarPlay in iOS 26
Apple also showed Carplay ultraWhich was declared last month. This version of the carplay takes all the screen on your car, including the speedometer, and allows more detailed twicks such as adjustment in radio and climate controls of your car.
Liquid glass redigation is also coming Apple ServicesApple Music sang song translation and pronunciation along with 3D album artwork animation on your lock screen. Automics helps for the correct mixture and transition between songs. Music pin allows you to pin favorite songs, artists and styles.
Apple also introduced her new Game appThis is an all-in-one destination for the games, searching for a new title and connecting with friends. The app includes home, arcade, playing together and library tabs. Gamers can find upcoming events, new updates and jump directly from the app to your favorite game.
Apple Games • Visual Intelligence
Visible intelligence 26 in iOS gets some very important equipment. Now you can find anything on your device screen like Google’s circle to search. Apple’s method takes some more steps. You take a screenshot, and then you will see the new Ask tool and image search button. From there, you can highlight the item you want to find and it will pop up on Google or any other app you use for search and shopping. Visual intelligence can also extract text from event invitations and features chat integration.
Apple map Now you can learn your favorite routes and will be suited to your commute to improve your visits. Apple is also bringing places seen recently to help you re -prepared the restaurants and other places you see.
Apple Wallet Flight Status • Apple Maps
purse The app gets a new boarding pass interface with mapping for airports. You can also share your flight status and find my trackers.
Apple will release iOS 26 today as a developer beta. The public beta is next month while the final consumer version will later give up this decline.
