Apple released the first Public beta In its new mobile operating system, iOS 26, is characterized by its “liquid glass” user interface and better AI features. The release allowed early adoptors to obtain their hands on Apple’s latest software before their comprehensive public availability.
The update represents the most notable visual change since iOS 7, which has a “liquid glass” design, among other things, a more transparent, glass-like experience for user interface elements such as buttons, screens and in-app navigation and control. Liquid glass is integrated into the entire iOS 26, including major apps such as phone, camera, safari, music, and others, as well as notifications, lock screen, control centers and home screens.
The software update also includes a 3D photo effect and dynamic clock and updated app icon with iPhone and a re -designed lock screen for iPad, which users can now set to clarify.
In terms of AI features, the new software brings a live translation feature that translates interaction in real time, AI-operated shortcuts, pole suggestions in messages, and you browsing an update to visual intelligence for the operation of image discoveries as browsing.
Other software versions including iPados 26, Macos 26, TVOS 26 and Watches 26 have also adopted liquid glass design.
A brief observation of all new features is offered here.
iOS 26
In addition to glass beauty, the iPhone users have several updates to get excited, including a dedicated gaming app that serves as a new destination to play and find games in one place.
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The phone app is introducing a new call screening feature that motivates unknown callers to give his name and reason to call the recipient before the recipient’s answer. Additionally, a hold assist feature will inform users when the hold music ends, indicating that they can talk to a live agent. With messages, messages and facetime, will also support real -time live translations. In the message app, in the meantime, users can expect a feature that contains AI-acting suggestions for elections.
In addition, iOS 26 will bring updates to improve the cameras, photos, maps and other minor additions along with genmosy and image playgrounds, including the ability to adapt to the alarm snooze time.
iPados 26
A major win for iPad users is that they will experience more Mac-like tablets. For example, the iPados 16 is bringing the preview app from Macos, which enables anotation on PDFS. In addition, a new windowing system that allows users to accommodate the size of web pages and apps, as well as manage several windows and tabs simultaneously.
Mcos Taho 26
A remarkable update for Macos 26 includes the spotlight, which will appoint AI to estimate the user’s discoveries and suggest actions based on frequent functions or ongoing projects. Additionally, Macos is achieving live activities, allowing users to directly sync activities with their iphones and reach recent calls and contacts.
Watches 26
One of the more important features that comes in the new watches is a large workout, which is a fitness assistant operated by Apple Intelligence that provides inspiration using a generative AI voice during the workout, indicating important moments such as closing exercise for the day.
Apple has also re -prepared the workout app, starting a useful new option called Autopley Media. This feature automatically starts playing music, podcasts and audiobooks. Additionally, Apple Music can recommend the most suitable playlist for your workouts and recall to hearing habits for each type of exercise.
Another update is automatic volume adjustment capacity, which adjusts the call, timer, alarm, and volume of calls to match the surrounding sound levels such as libraries.
Apple also introduced a new one-hand flicker gesture, designed to reject information, dismiss the upcoming calls and return to the watch face amidst other tasks.
TVOS 26
Of course, Apple’s most useful new feature in the TV operating system is the ability to originally switch to the profile. As soon as Apple TV wakes up from sleep, users can easily select their profile, making them resume their viewing experience quickly.
Apple Music introduced a fun feature, which enables users to use their iPhones as a microphone for singing, which is completed with on-screen songs displayed on TV. Many iPhones can be connected at a time, allowing friends and family to include the songs, and even send emoji reactions.
Additionally, new contact posters for facetime allow users to show optimized photos and names, personalizing the experience. Another notable update involves the expansion of live caption to support translations in languages such as French, German and Spanish.
