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Apple's iOS 26 release date is coming up: Check to see if your iPhone is compatible for the update


We'll also tell you which iPads are confirmed to run the iPadOS 26 beta.

That's the most notable change, but we spent two weeks test-driving many of the other features included in the update — you can check out our hands-on iOS 26 preview for more impressions, or you can try the software out yourself by downloading and installing the latest public beta. Unlike last year, several iPhone models won't be eligible to download the newest iOS when it makes its debut in September. Liquid Glass design: Your home screen is getting revamped with new app icons, including dark mode and all-clear options.

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