iOS 26 for iPhone with a new design, more helpful Apple Intelligence, polls and backgrounds in Messages, and features that make every day effortless.
iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system created and developed by Apple for its iPhone line of smartphones. It was unveiled in January 2007 alongside the first-generation iPhone, and was released in June 2007.
Apple won't unveil iOS 27 until the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2026, but details about the next-generation operating system have already started leaking out.
Tables showing the first and maximum iOS versions for each iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
iOS 26.4 is now available for everyone. The update adds new features for Apple Music, new emoji, and more. Here's everything you need to know.
iOS 26 brings a new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps you rely on every day. The new design with Liquid Glass brings a more expressive and seamless experience to your Lock Screen and Home Screen, as well as apps, navigation, and controls.
iOS is Apple’s proprietary mobile operating system. Running exclusively on iPhones, it is the software that powers your entire device. Apple constantly updates iOS to introduce new features, remove bugs, and improve your data security.
iOS 26[3] is the nineteenth major release of Apple 's iOS operating system for the iPhone. It was announced on , at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on , and released on . [4]