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Following three months of beta testing, iOS 26 will be released today, September 15. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, and it will be available to install via the Settings app, under General → Software Update.
Below, we have highlighted eight new features included in iOS 26. Even more new features and changes are outlined in Apple's release notes for the update.
Some of the features are only available on newer iPhone models.
Liquid Glass
iOS 26 introduces an all-new
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Today marks the 14th anniversary of Steve Jobs passing away, at the age of 56. He died just one day after Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S and Siri. Apple CEO Tim Cook has once again paid tribute to Jobs. "Steve saw the future as a bright and boundless place, lit the path forward, and inspired us to follow," said Cook, in a post today. "We miss you, my friend." Cook... Read more ›
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The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has plans to build out a 24/7/365 surveillance team that focuses on scouring social media for case leads, as revealed in documents first discovered by Wired. According to public records, ICE has put out a request for information — which allows the agency to detail its preliminary scope of work to gauge any interest from contractors — that details using social media platforms... Read more ›
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Remote controlled fiber optic-tethered drones may have met their match with a new Ukrainian innovation. Read more ›
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James Austin Johnson returned as President Donald Trump while Colin Jost played Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Read more ›
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Police said they arrested a suspect on Friday and that TikTok's headquarters would remain closed through the weekend out of "an abundance of caution." Read more ›
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Top White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said he's hopeful lawmakers can reach an agreement to end the government shutdown before layoffs begin. Read more ›
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Thinking about upgrading to the iPhone 17? See how it stacks up against older models. Read more ›
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OpenAI backer Vinod Khosla said viewers should judge Sora's AI videos, "not ivory tower luddite snooty critics or defensive creatives." Read more ›
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With 'Demon Slayer' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' taking animation by storm, Tartakovsky thinks 'Black Knight' should get a fair shot. Read more ›
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OpenAI and Jony Ive could still have some serious loose ends to tie up before releasing their highly anticipated AI device. According to a Financial Times report, the partnership is still struggling with some "technical issues" that could ultimately end up pushing back the device's release date, which is expected to be sometime in 2026. One of those lingering dilemmas involves figuring out the AI assistant's voice and mannerisms, according... Read more ›
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Atlas Survival Shelters is the world's largest bunker manufacturer, and it's extra busy with orders from billionaires. Read more ›
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I booked Royal Jordanian flights for my family from Washington, DC, to Amman, Cairo, and back. The price was nice, but the food and seats let me down. Read more ›
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Elon Musk ripped up the traditional playbook for managing companies. A16z cofounder Marc Andreessen said other CEOs should follow suit. Read more ›
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AFC East rivals New England and Buffafo finish up the Sunday slate tonight, and you don't need cable to watch on NBC or stream on Peacock. Read more ›
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Bitcoin just hit an all-time high of $125,000 due to a combination of investors seeking alternative assets and MegaWhales moving holdings to long-term storage. Read more ›
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Lisa Su is the CEO behind AMD's meteoric rise, with the ambition to lead the AI chips industry and become a formidable rival to Nvidia. Read more ›
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My husband and I have always prioritized living fully. His kidney cancer diagnosis weeks after retirement reminded us why that's important. Read more ›
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I consider myself a success — thanks to my master's degree and business. But it isn't easy. I sometimes feel out of place in my family. Read more ›
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From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to the world's wealthiest pairs, celebrities often sign detailed prenups to avoid financial drama during a divorce. Read more ›
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The next 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models are rumored to feature two key upgrades, including Apple's M5 chip, and an increased minimum of 12GB of RAM. Last week, apparent unboxing videos for the next-generation 13-inch iPad Pro were uploaded to YouTube by Russian channels Wylsacom and Romancev768. The same YouTube channels leaked the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip before it was announced by Apple last year, so... Read more ›
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iFixit today disassembled the AirPods Pro 3, giving us a look at what's inside and how the AirPods Pro 3 have changed in comparison to the AirPods Pro 2. Apple designed the AirPods Pro 3 with a new foam-infused tip, and the design change is mainly visible under a microscope. You can see a small layer of foam at the top of the earbud where it meets the ear. The... Read more ›
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Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of sharing information about future iOS versions. The account initially said iOS 26.0.1 would have a build number of 23A350, but they now expect the update to have a build number of 23A355. This suggests that the software update will include more bug fixes or changes than initially planned. MacRumors has... Read more ›
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Apple today released iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1, the first updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out earlier this week. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes for the update, iOS 26.0.1 addresses a bug that could cause aberrations in photos captured with the iPhone... Read more ›
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The UK government has issued a new request for Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud user data, the Financial Times reports. The report reveals that, in early September, the UK Home Office demanded that Apple creates a way for officials to access encrypted iCloud backups. Unlike its previous order, the latest request focuses on the iCloud data of British citizens specifically. The demand is designed to aid law enforcement... Read more ›
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Apple today added the iPhone 11 Pro Max to its vintage products list. However, the iPhone 11 Pro was not added to the list yet, which suggests that Apple continued distributing that model to select third-party resellers for longer. Despite being vintage now, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is still compatible with iOS 26. All models of the Apple Watch Series 3 were also added to Apple's vintage products list... Read more ›
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As spotted by the French blog WatchGeneration, the Apple Watch and Mac mini are no longer advertised as "carbon neutral" products on Apple's website. While the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were labeled as "carbon neutral," when paired with select bands, the product pages for the new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 omit any references to carbon neutrality worldwide. In August, a... Read more ›
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Apple is expected to launch a new foldable iPhone next year, based on multiple rumors and credible sources. The long-awaited device has been rumored for years now, but signs increasingly suggest that 2026 could indeed be the year that Apple releases its first foldable device. Below, we've collated an updated set of key details that have been leaked about Apple's foldable iPhone so far. Overall Design Book-Style According to Bloomberg's... Read more ›
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Nearly two weeks after the iPhone 17 series launched, analysts at investment banking firm Morgan Stanley said demand for the devices has been "modestly stronger than we originally expected," based on a combination of extended shipping estimates on Apple's online store and information it gathered from Apple's supply chain. There has been strong early demand for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there is... Read more ›
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In iOS 26, Apple quietly added a neat new option that lets you send smaller-sized previews of images over Messages so that recipients get them right away, before the full-resolution images arrive. Thanks to the new setting, your recipient will receive a lower-quality preview almost instantly, followed by the full-resolution image. And if you're traveling with limited cellular data or using a metered data connection, they only get the compressed... Read more ›
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Apple is working on a set of smart glasses to rival the Meta Ray-Bans, and now that Meta has debuted glasses that include a display, Apple wants to speed up development on its first-generation model. Work has stopped on the next Vision Pro so that Apple can prioritize getting the glasses to market. They'll Be Fashion Forward Like the initial versions of the Apple Watch, the Apple Glasses will be... Read more ›
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