Apple's next mobile OS, iOS 26, will launch September 15. (Image source: Apple)
Apple has officially announced the release date of iOS 26, the next version of the company's mobile operating system. Apple users can install the official public launch of Liquid Glass, improved Apple Intelligence, and other new features on September 15.
While the focus may be on all the new devices Apple announced at its event today, the operating system that will run on those fancy new smartphones has an official release date. Apple's iOS 26 will be ready for install on Monday, September 15.
iOS 26 will bring a massive redesign to the aesthetics of iPhones with what Apple calls "Liquid Glass." This redesign has been fairly controversial; users that downloaded beta version of iOS 26 seem to either love or hate Liquid Glass.
The new operating system will also bring improvements to Apple Intelligence, another feature that is quite hit-or-miss. These new features include things like automated call screenings, on-device AI models, and more.
The following iPhones will support iOS 26 and can install it on September 15:
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