In a few days, the Apple iPhone 17 event will be there – the “AWE Droping” event is officially confirmed for Tuesday, September 9. If Apple follows its past schedule, it could mean that we can download iOS 26 and iPad 26 exactly a week after the event. To come with the 26th bones are enormous upgrades to the operating systems of your iPhone and iPad. You have heard of liquid glass, right? It’s like the better executed version of Windows Vista and certainly one of the cooler features to come this fall. We spent two weeks test it – you can consult our detailed IOS 26 preview, or you can try it yourself by downloading and installing the Beta 5 public. beta 8 waypoint, and offers a few others Flashy characteristics Not yet available in the public version. (Although the public beta version is open to everyone and quite stable, do not forget that there is a certain risk involved in beta software.) In addition, there are also credible reports according to which iOS 26 could also provide a new live translation functionality to AirPods. You don’t know if you want to upgrade your smartphone or tablet this year? No worries, we will help you know if your devices will be able to execute iOS 26.
Although Apple did not have Nixé Iphones on his eligibility list last year, this is not the case for 2025 – some models are cut this time. All iPhone 8 models and the iPhone X have been the last to get started in 2023, and this year, 2018 models are left behind. If you have an ineligible device, you will not be able to download iOS 26 when available this fall.
We will arrive at the bottom of iPhones and iPads will support iOS 26 and iPados 26 this year. To see what is going on with the latest bones, see everything announced during the Apple June 9 event. One thing you should not expect immediately is Siri’s update update, although the company works on a chatbot “stripped” to compete with Chatgpt.
These three iPhones will not be compatible with iOS 26
Unlike last year, several iPhone models will not be eligible to download the most recent iOS when it started in September. This trio of models published for the first time in 2018 will not have come to the IOS 26 celebration:
Iphones compatible with iOS 26
Although we do not yet know that the new Apple iPhones will abandon next month – although there are rumors iPhone 17 – we know, by Apple sitethat the phones listed below will be compatible with iOS 26. Basically, if you have an iPhone that was announced in 2019 or later, you are clear:
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iPhone SE (second generation or later)
iPados iPados 26
The iPad listed below, and all the iPads published later this year, are eligible to download iPados 26.
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iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (3rd generation and later)
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iPad pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
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iPad Air (3rd generation and later, including M2 and M3)
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iPad (8th generation and later, including A16)
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iPad Mini (5th generation and later, including A17 Pro)
What if I don’t want to buy a new iPhone?
If you want to continue using your old iPhone that is not supported by iOS 26, that’s good. However, you will miss the security updates that could potentially endanger your phone in malware and other threats. In addition, some applications may stop working if they need a certain version of iOS or later. And of course, you will not be able to access the latest iOS 26 tenders.
When will iOS 26 be available?
Apple generally deploys its latest iOS in mid-September, just a few days before new iphones reach store shelves. Last year, he published iOS 18 on Monday, September 16. If he follows this year, we should have access to the new operating system on Tuesday September 16 – exactly a week after the event.
Expect a confirmation of the release date of the iPhone 17 event on September 9.
IOS 26 features that fascinate us
Liquid glass design:: Your home screen is reworked with new application icons, including dark mode and very clear options. You will also notice buttons with a new floating design. Liquid glass has been designed to make all Apple bones more coherent.
Redesign of the telephone application: You can finally scroll through contacts, recent calls and voice messages on a single screen. It also comes with a new feature called Hold Assist which will inform you when an agent will arrive on the phone so that you can avoid music from the elevator.
Translate live: iOS 26 provides the possibility of having a conversation by telephone or SMS call with someone who speaks another language. Live Translate will translate your conversation into real time.
Characteristic of surveys: Coming to group messages in the messages application, cat members will be able to create surveys. This can help prevent 30 years and more unwanted messages when it comes to deciding on the restaurant you meet this weekend.
