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Apple is set to release its next major software update, iOS 26, starting September 15. The update was first announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June and has since been available in developer and public beta versions.The iPhone 17 series will ship with iOS 26 pre-installed, and many older iPhone models will also be eligible for the update.iOS 26: Main Features• Adaptive Power Mode: Extends battery life through performance adjustments. Available only on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer, including: iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and the new iPhone 17 lineup. • Liquid Glass Design: A sleek interface where controls, icons, widgets, menus, and buttons appear almost entirely translucent for a refined look. • Homescreen and Lockscreen Customization: Features a floating dock and more personalization options for widgets and wallpapers. • Camera App Refresh: A new slider offers two primary modes: Photo and Video. • Live Call Translation: Real-time audio translation with transcription, making cross-language calls more accessible. • Visual Intelligence: Search, ask questions, and interact with content directly on your screen using advanced AI. • Messages Enhancements: New backgrounds, chat customizations, and interactive polls to make conversations more engaging. • Live Translation: Translate and communicate across languages in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls.List of compatible devicesiPhone 17iPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone AiriPhone 16eiPhone 16iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 14iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 Pro MaxiPhone 13iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2nd generation and later)Alongside iOS 26, Apple will also release updates for its other platforms: • iPadOS 26 • macOS Tahoe • visionOS 26 • tvOS 26 • watchOS 26