Apple has announced iOS 26, the next version of its iPhone operating system, as part of its suite of announcements at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday
Among the new features is a complete redesign with Apple's new "Liquid Glass" design language and updates to apps across the platform
The announcement also marked a change in how Apple signifies its major updates to iOS. Under the previous marketing scheme, this year's major release would have been iOS 19, the direct follow-up to iOS 18.
However, as per the new announcements at the WWDC 2025, Apple's big iOS updates will now be numbered based on the year following their introduction
A bunch of elements of the operating system have undergone a major facelift as a result of the redesign
As per the new updates, the time on your lockscreen can stretch to fill more of the screen. The Camera app has a more streamlined layout with many controls now hidden to make the experience feel cleaner
Apple will be adding some improvements to the phone app, including a call screening feature that can answer calls on your behalf and sit on calls on your behalf while you're on hold
In the new updates, Apple has offered backgrounds, but you can also add your own photos or images generated by Image Playground
Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi also addressed the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)
This is Apple's second major iOS update following the introduction of the company's Apple Intelligence AI features
Apple previewed iPadOS 26, its biggest iPad update yet, featuring a fresh design and a powerful new windowing system for better app control and multitasking
Apple previewed watchOS 26 with a sleek new design, enhanced personalisation, and smarter features. Highlights include Liquid Glass visuals, Workout Buddy motivation, music suggestions, and a new wrist flick gesture
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