The Brief iOS 26 introduces a new visual design Apple calls Liquid Glass, along with live translation for calls, texts and FaceTime. iOS 26 is available for iPhone SE (2nd generation) and newer, but Apple Intelligence features are limited to recent models. Apple has released iOS 26, the newest version of its iPhone software, delivering one of the biggest design and feature overhauls in years. But users don’t need a new device to see big changes: iOS 26 introduces a redesigned interface, new communication tools, and expanded artificial intelligence features. Apple’s iOS 26 update introduces a new Liquid Glass design and other features for iPhone users.