Key Points
- iOS 26 will be available for iPhones from 2019 or later
- iPhone 8 models and iPhone X will not be compatible with iOS 26
- Liquid Glass design will feature new app icons and dark mode
- Phone app will be redesigned with a new feature called Hold Assist
- Live Translate will translate conversations in real-time
- Polls feature will be available in the Messages app
- iOS 26 will be released in mid-September
- Older iPhones will miss out on security updates and some apps may stop working
iOS 26 Compatibility
iOS 26 will be available for iPhones announced in 2019 or later, including the iPhone SE (second generation or later). However, some iPhone models from 2018 will not be compatible with the update, including the iPhone 8 models and the iPhone X.
If you have an ineligible device, you won’t be able to download iOS 26 when it becomes available this fall. Additionally, if you continue to use an older iPhone that isn’t supported by iOS 26, you’ll miss out on security updates and some apps may stop working.
iOS 26 Features
iOS 26 will feature a new Liquid Glass design, which includes new app icons, dark mode, and all-clear options. The Phone app will also be redesigned, allowing you to scroll through contacts, recent calls, and voicemail messages all on one screen. Other features include Live Translate, which will translate conversations in real-time, and a Polls feature in the Messages app.
Apple usually rolls out its latest iOS in mid-September, just a few days before the new iPhones hit store shelves. The release date for iOS 26 is expected to be confirmed at the iPhone 17 event in early September.
Source: engadget.com