Apple has released its latest iPhone and iPad updates, with the new iOS 26 operating system bringing several notable features to both devices. Among these features is Liquid Glass, Apple’s new translucent material that gives a modern aesthetic to various apps, including Phone, Maps, and more.
In addition to this design overhaul, iOS 26 will also feature improved phone calls, messaging, and face time capabilities. For example, users can now filter unknown senders in messages and create polls within group chats. Live translation is also available on both iPhone and iPad, allowing for real-time conversation with people speaking different languages.
Another notable feature of the update is Visual Intelligence, which allows users to search for anything visible on their screen using Google-like image recognition technology.
The public beta version of iOS 26 has been made available via Apple’s Beta Software Program. However, some iPhone models may not be compatible with this version due to their operating system requirements.
Apple is also working on several new AI-related features, including a Siri upgrade aimed at rivaling third-party AI models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/ios-26-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-upcoming-iphone-and-ipad-updates-135749976.html