Ever since Apple announced the launch of iOS 26, people are eagerly waiting for its launch. So today in this we will know when it is going to be launched and some of its specifications which you will see in the table below. Here you will get some information which is not too much as of now. You will get only what Apple has told a little till now, so please, you can see it in the table below.
iOS 26 specification and launch date
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Announcement Date | June 9, 2025 (at WWDC 2025) |
| Developer Beta | Available from June 9, 2025 |
| Public Beta | Rolling out from July 2025 |
| Final Release (Expected) | September 2025 (likely around September 16) |
| Major UI Change | “Liquid Glass” Design – Transparent, refreshed iOS interface |
| AI Feature Name | Apple Intelligence |
| AI Feature Availability | Only for A17 Pro or newer chip devices (iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 16 series) |
| Key Features | Live Translation, AI Call Screening, Redesigned Phone & Messages UI |
| New in Messages App | Create Polls, Custom Chat Backgrounds, Apple Cash transactions |
| Other App Updates | Safari edge-to-edge tabs, CarPlay redesign, Wallet & Camera improvements |
| Camera App | Simplified interface, on-device image processing |
iOS 26 launch date in India
At the time of launching Apple iOS 26, we told you that it is possible to launch it in three ways and a final release date has also been told. So the first one is the announcement date which is given on June 9, 2025 and that too has come from WWDC and from the developer beta side, it will be available on June 9, 2025 but is publicly ruling out from July 2025 but we told you in the beginning when you can expect the final release in September 2025, you can date its release till September 16.
iOS 26 AI features
Some information about iOS 26 has been leaked, such as its AI feature. If we talk about it, then it will be only for a 17 Pro, never a cheap device. It can be for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. How can you guess which feature can be found in it and there are some other things too like feature live translation, AI call screening, redesigned message UI ETC
| Feature Area | What’s New in iOS 26 |
|---|
| Lock Screen | Time dynamically adjusts to image space; spatial wallpapers offer 3D-like motion effects. |
| Design Aesthetic | Updated elements across the system for a fresher, modern experience. |
| Camera App | Simplified and streamlined layout to help users focus on capturing the moment. |
| Photos App | Separate tabs added for Library and Collections for better organization and navigation. |
| Safari | Edge-to-edge webpage flow from top to bottom; quick access to Refresh, Search, and more actions. |
| Apple Music / News / Podcasts | Floating tab bar that shrinks while browsing and expands again when scrolling back up. |
iOS 26 App update
Apple has tried to change iOS 26, in this some apps have been updated like Safari edge-to-edge tab, car play redesign, wallet and camera improvements have been made
iOS 26 camera model
iOS 26 ke camere ki baat ki jaaye to kuchh bahut Vishesh jankari nahin lekin ismein kuchh diya hai ki simplify interface, on- device image processing jaisa kuchh hai jo camera app mein milega
iPhones Compatible with iOS 26
| iPhone Model | iOS 26 Support | Apple Intelligence (AI Features) |
|---|
| iPhone SE (2nd, 3rd Gen) | Yes | No |
| iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / Max | Yes | No |
| iPhone 12 Series | Yes | No |
| iPhone 13 Series | Yes | No |
| iPhone 14 Series | Yes | No |
| iPhone 15 / 15 Plus | Yes | No |
| iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max | Yes | Yes (has A17 Pro chip) |
| iPhone 16 / 16 Pro / 16e | Yes | Yes (fully AI-supported) |
| iPhone XR / XS / XS Max | No | No (iOS 26 not supported at all) |
The table above that you are seeing shows you the complete iPhone, and the support that you will get in iOS 26 and what you will not get, and it shows you in a way that you can understand. Thank you.
Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that the information given here is 100% correct. Thank you.