Apple has just shipped the RC versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. The major new software updates will launch to the public next week on Monday, September 15. Here are the full release notes for iOS 26, the next big iPhone update.
iOS 26 releases on Monday, September 15
Today following the conclusion of its ‘Awe dropping’ event, Apple shipped the RC (release candidate) version of iOS 26 to beta testers.
Along with the RC build, Apple has shared its full release notes for iOS 26.
These notes don’t technically include every single new feature coming in the release, but they do provide a great overview of what to expect when iOS 26 launches on September 15.
Apple’s full release notes for iOS 26
Design
Liquid Glass makes interactions across iOS more delightful, refracts and reflects content in real time, and brings even more focus to what you’re viewing on your screen
Adaptive time on the Lock Screen fluidly resizes to the available space on your Lock Screen, complementing the subjects of your photos and adapting as notifications and Live Activities appear
Spatial scenes let you add a new 3D effect to your photo wallpapers, bringing them to life when you move your iPhone
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