Apple’s latest iPhone software update, iOS 26, has been unveiled at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a promise to elevate the iPhone experience through various features. While an exact release date is not yet confirmed, users can expect it in mid-September 2025.
The new operating system boasts a range of enhancements, including:
A revamped lock screen design
Improved translation capabilities through “Live Translation”
Enhanced Apple Intelligence
A sleek, “liquid glass” aesthetic for a more immersive experience
Other notable features include:
Better recording quality while using AirPods with “studio-quality” sound
Polls in iMessage group chats for easy voting
Adaptive power mode to optimize battery life
Estimated charging times for devices
iOS 26 is expected to be available on iPhone models from the iPhone 11 onwards, including select generations of the iPhone SE. Apple will likely confirm the release date closer to the launch of the new iPhone model in early September.
Source: https://eu.azcentral.com/story/money/business/tech/2025/06/11/when-does-ios-26-come-out/84152519007