Unsplash: shuvrosettledownApple’s latest iPhone update, iOS 26, features a new “Liquid Glass” design alongside a new naming scheme. Here’s what devices will receive the massive update.
The Cupertino, California-based company revealed iOS 26 back in June 2025 alongside its new naming scheme and a design upgrade.
Available alongside the release of the iPhone Air and the new iPhone 17 devices, Apple’s new OS features its more transparent ‘Liquid Glass’ design upgrade.
But, what iPhones will receive the new iOS 26 update? Here’s everything we know.
AppleWhen does iOS 26 release?
According to Apple, iOS 26 will fully release on Monday, September 15, 2025. The exact time is unknown, but the company often pushes their updates around 1pm EST.
All iPhones getting iOS 26
Here are all the iPhones receiving the update:
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
The release of iOS 26 removes Apple’s entire 10th generation lineup – the XR, XS, and XS Max. On top of that, any of the newer Apple Intelligence features like Visual Intelligence, writing tools, and live translation will only be available on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup and newer.