Smarter Siri with AI Enhancements : Siri in iOS 16 goes through a major AI upgrade, offering more natural conversations, proactive suggestions, and support for multiple languages.
Lock Screen Customizations Are Now Bigger : iOS 26 brings layered wallpapers, interactive widgets, and intelligent suggestions to the Lock Screen.
Control Center Now Has a New Layout : The new Control Center features swipeable modules, custom tile arrangements, and power-user settings.
Scheduled Sends in iMessages : Scheduled sending of iMessages has finally come in, paired with AI-powered message summarization and smart replies.
Safari Smarter and Private : Safari features biometric-locked tabs, instant article summaries powered by AI, and adaptive reading modes.
iOS 26 Launch Date & Beta Schedule : Public Beta: July 15, 2025
Launch: September 10, 2025
You will want to update immediately after the iPhone 17 launch.
iOS 26 Supported Devices : Apple is also keeping iOS 26 available for more devices than ever, including the iPhone XR and iPhone 17 models.
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