Apple announced its next iPhone operating system, iOS 26. The previous version was iOS 18. Now you have a question in your mind. What happened to versions 19 to 25?
The number “26” does not refer to the release version but to its year. iOS 26 was released in September 2025, bringing a redesigned interface with a “Liquid Glass” appearance, new Apple Intelligence features, and updates to apps like Messages and Maps. We also got macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, and so on. All Apple’s new operating systems have liquid glass interfaces.
According to Apple, it’s “a new translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, bringing greater focus to content and delivering a new level of vitality across control, navigation, app icon widgets, and more,” as well as looking good on your iPhone.
Which iPhone can run iOS 26?
The system requirements for iOS 26: the-list-of-iphone-models-compatible-with-ios-26.
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Plus
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Plus
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Plus
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd gen & later)
Which iPhone can support Apple Intelligence?
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max