The much-anticipated iOS 26 update release date was announced at the 2025 Apple Event, alongside the iPhone 17 Series. The new system includes a redesigned interface known as ‘liquid glass,’ designed to provide a fresh user experience. The over-the-air update will be available starting September 15th. Due to regional laws, the availability of some features may differ across various areas.
**iOS 26: Unsupported iPhone Models:**
* iPhone Xs
* iPhone Xs Max
* iPhone XR
**iOS 26 Compatible iPhone Models:**
* iPhone 11
* iPhone 11 Pro
* iPhone 11 Pro Max
* iPhone 12
* iPhone 12 Mini
* iPhone 12 Pro
* iPhone 12 Pro Max
* iPhone 13
* iPhone 13 Mini
* iPhone 13 Pro
* iPhone 13 Pro Max
* iPhone 14
* iPhone 14 Plus
* iPhone 14 Pro
* iPhone 14 Pro Max
* iPhone 15
* iPhone 15 Plus
* iPhone 15 Pro
* iPhone 15 Pro Max
* iPhone 16
* iPhone 16 Plus
* iPhone 16 Pro
* iPhone 16 Pro Max
* iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Generation)
* iPhone 16e
**Models Supporting Apple Intelligence in iOS 26:**
* iPhone 15 Pro
* iPhone 15 Pro Max
* iPhone 16
* iPhone 16 Plus
* iPhone 16 Pro
* iPhone 16 Pro Max
* iPhone 16e
**iOS 26 Beta Download Instructions:**
To download the beta, users must register through the Apple Developer Program and sign in with their Apple ID. Once registered, the beta update option will appear in the software update section under ‘General’ settings on their device.