iOS 26: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update ahead of the Apple event next week

Get ready: The Apple iPhone 17 event is on Tuesday, September 9, which is less than a week away. (Here's how you can watch the iPhone 17 launch on YouTube.) We'll finally get the details on the new iPhone 17 lineup — and, assuming Apple sticks to tradition, that means we should be able to install iOS 26 about a week or so after the event.

But you don't have to wait to test out the new features, since you can download and install the newly released public beta 6 or iOS 26 developer beta 9 for developers. (See our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release for more info.) The first thing you'll notice is a new clear aesthetic called Liquid Glass. The translucent look can be found within your apps, as well as your lock and home screens. The overhaul is one of several ...