iOS 26 for iPhone with a new design, more helpful Apple Intelligence, polls and backgrounds in Messages, and features that make every day effortless.

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3 days ago · As iOS 26.2 arrives for many Apple iPhone users, here's everything to know about the latest update.

This guide features highlights of the major iOS 26 changes as well as links back to our coverage for a more in-depth explanation of what's new in the update and how to make the most of it.

17 hours ago · And the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta and public beta suggest that messaging is about to become more versatile and more private. And the newly released second beta adds to the …

6 days ago · StatCounter data puts worldwide iOS 26 adoption at roughly 15%, a big drop from this time last year, when iOS 18 had a 63% share. Is Liquid Glass to blame?

Nov 27, 2025 · We don’t yet know which phones will be compatible with iOS 27, but we can make an educated guess based on past releases and what we know of the upcoming features.

19 hours ago · Are people avoiding iOS 26 because of Liquid Glass? It’s complicated. Liquid Glass is controversial, but adoption rates aren’t as low as they seem.

3 days ago · Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming four weeks after the release of the first …

Jun 9, 2025 · Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough …