Apple iOS 26 launched: Liquid Glass theme, smarter AI features, updated Apple apps and more

Apple previews iOS 26 update, the next generation of its mobile operating system, promising a monumental leap forward in design, intelligence and user experience for the iPhone. Headlining the update are a groundbreaking “Liquid Glass” aesthetic, deep integration of new Apple Intelligence features and significant enhancements across core applications, all designed to make the iPhone more intuitive, powerful, and personal than ever before.