The new Liquid Glass design makes your phone feel like it’s made of melted crystal, smooth, transparent, and futuristic. Buttons shimmer. Screens glow. Even your Lock Screen feels alive.
It’s the biggest visual glow-up since iOS 7.
You can even make app icons completely clear, perfect for minimalist home screens or aesthetic themes.
Your Lock Screen now features a 3D photo effect that responds to motion, along with a dynamic clock that appears to breathe.
It’s not just a screen, it’s a mood.
Try using a portrait of your pet or a travel photo; the 3D effect makes it pop like a hologram.
Apple’s new AI features are like having a bilingual assistant, a group chat moderator, and a visual detective in your pocket.
Real-time translation on the Phone,
FaceTime and Messages make cross-language chats effortless.
Messages now suggest polls automatically, no more endless Where should we eat?” debates.
Visual Intelligence lets you search images while browsing, like reverse Google for your scrolling life.
Your phone now thinks ahead and speaks your language.
Gamers, rejoice! The new gaming app is like a Netflix for games, one place to discover, play, and revisit your favorites.
You can track achievements and get AI-powered recommendations based on your play style.
All your games, one epic portal.
The Phone app now screens unknown callers by asking them to state their name and reason before you answer.
Hold Assist listens to hold music and alerts you when a live representative answers.
It’s like your phone hired a receptionist.
You can now set your own snooze duration, no more being stuck with Apple’s default 9 minutes.
Customize your mornings like a sleep DJ.
iPadOS 26 brings Mac vibes to your tablet.
You get the Preview app for marking up PDFs and a new windowing system to resize apps and juggle tabs.
Your macOS just got a desktop brain.
Live Activities sync with your iPhone so you’re always in the loop.
Your Watch now reads your mind.
Autoplay Media starts your favorite playlist when you begin moving.
Volume adjusts automatically based on your surroundings.
It’s like your watch became your hype man, DJ, and assistant.
TvOS 26 makes movie night smarter.
Use your iPhone as a karaoke mic, lyrics on screen, and emoji reactions from friends.
FaceTime gets Contact Posters to show off your name and photo.
Live Captions now translate in French, German, and Spanish.
Your living room just became a concert, a cinema, and a call center.
Q: Is iOS 26 safe to install now? A: It’s a public beta, so expect a few bugs. If you’re okay with occasional glitches, go for it. Otherwise, wait for the full release this fall.
Q: Will Liquid Glass slow down my phone? A: Nope! It’s designed to be sleek and fast. Even older models handle it surprisingly well.
Q: Can I use the karaoke feature without Apple Music? A: You’ll need Apple Music for full lyrics and syncing, but basic playback still works.
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