Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 (not iOS 19) this fall -- I'm predicting in less than 10 days. The update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone. Developers and beta testers can try all those new features now.
*Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so features might not work properly. We recommend downloading a beta on a secondary device or something other than your primary device, since it might be buggy and battery life may be short.
We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 26. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 26 updates. There could also be more features to land on your iPhone when iOS 26 is released.
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Getting started with iOS 26 beta
Using the iOS 26 beta
More betas may come out before the OS is released to the public, so there's plenty of time for Apple to address any issues. Though there's no official word on when Apple will release iOS 26, I predict the tech giant will make it officially available on Monday, Sept. 15.
Check back here for more updates on iOS 26 and how to use the new features in the OS.