iOS 26 is almost there.
The most recent version of Apple’s mobile operating system will most likely be published next week to the general public (we will get more information on this subject tomorrow during the Apple event in September) and will bring new features such as a “Liquid Glass” translucent look, the last advantage of Apple’s intelligence on devices (real -time translation and more intelligent polls.
Unfortunately, not everyone will have the chance to test the new software.
IOS 26 requires, at the very least, Apple’s Bionic A13 chip, so some older devices will be left behind. You don’t know where your phone is? Consult the full compatibility list below before trying to download iOS 26.
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Each iPhone that will get iOS 26
The phones that have stopped this year are the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.
When the iPhone 17 will be released later this year, it will be responsible for iOS 26.
Tête-à-tête: Apple Intelligence is not for everyone
Although all the above models can install iOS 26, Apple Intelligence requires more robust equipment. Features such as Genmoji, Playground Image and the new search for visual intelligence only work:
- iPhone 15 pro and 15 pro max
- IPhone 16 models
- IPhone 17 models
If you are on an older device, you will always get all design changes and daily updates, but nothing involving Apple intelligence.
Look at this: 26 Other things hidden in iOS 26
You don’t know which iPhone you have?
On your iPhone, go to Settings> General> About And look at the name of the model. If your phone is not on the compatibility list, it will continue to receive iOS 18 security fixes for a while, but you will not see any of the new features of iOS 26.
