You can now download iOS 26. The free update was announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and the tech giant announced the software’s release date on Sept. 9, the same day it unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air. The iOS 26 update brings a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone.
We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 26. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 26 updates.
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Getting started with iOS 26
Using iOS 26
Check back here for more updates on iOS 26 and how to use the new features in the OS.
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