You can update your iPhone to iOS 26 right now (here's which models support it)

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On the heels of its Awe-Dropping iPhone 17 launch event, Apple announced today the public release of iOS 26. Earlier this year, Apple unveiled some significant updates to its operating systems at WWDC 2025, including a visual redesign for iOS 26. The new Liquid Glass interface offers users a more consistent design and experience across all Apple devices. 

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After months of beta testing, the official version of iOS 26 is available now via a free software update. While public betas give enthusiasts and everyday users a way to test the latest iteration of Apple's software, it's almost always best for iPhone users to wait for the stable release of iOS. If you're one of them, you ...