Apple finally launched the iPhone 17 series on 9 September during the ‘Awe Dropping’ event. The new flagship lineup includes iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

All new iPhones are expected to come up with iOS 26, Apple’s largest design overhaul in the long run. The new OS was announced in WWDC 2025 with beta test from June this year. After many initial release, the iOS is around 26 corners.

What is new in iOS 26?

The iOS 26 and iPados 26 bring a new liquid glass theme that brings more visually impressive experience for users. The entire UI focuses on reflection and contrast, while maintaining the familiarity of iOS.

The iOS 26 also brings new Apple intelligence abilities. In addition, the new version will pack new features for CarPlay, Apple Music, Apple Games, and more.

iOS 26 release date

Apple has a tradition of launching the latest versions of iOS and iPados with the release of new iPhones. This is the case this year.

In its press release for the launch of the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, Apple confirmed that iOS 26 Monday, from September 15, would be available as a free software update from September 15. This is correct between the introduction of rims and the date of sales for new phones.

The preceding Friday for the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air begins on 12 September. All phones will be available to buy after a week on September 19.

Four new iPhones, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro will ship out of the iOS 26 out of the Max box. Users on old iPhones may experience new liquid glass theme from 15 September. iPados 26 will also be released with iOS 26.

Which iPhones iOS 26 will be found?

Apple is the leading of long -term OS upgrade. The iPhone set an example in the industry with updates over the years. IOS 26 will be rolling for many devices. Here is a complete list of compatible iphones –

• 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 (Second generation and later)

Which iPads will meet iPados 26?

This is a similar story for iPads. Apple is planning a large rollout of iPados 26 on 15 September. Here is the list of compatible ipads with iPados 26 – 26 –

• IPad Pro (M4)
• iPad Pro 12.9 (third generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11 (First generation and later)
• IPad Air (M3)
• IPad Air (M2)
• IPad Air (3 generations and later)
• iPad (A16)
• iPad (8th generation and later)
• iPad Mini (A17 Pro)
• iPad Mini (5th generation and later)