Apple has released the first public beta version From the new iOS 26 mobile operating system, containing the user interface “liquid glass” and improved AI functions. The edition allows early users to get the latest Apple software before its wider public availability this fall.
The update is the most noteworthy visual transformation since iOS 7, containing the structure of “liquid glass”, which offers, among others, a more transparent, glass climate of the user interface, such as buttons, screens, and navigation in the application and control. Liquid Glass is integrated on iOS 26, including key applications such as telephone, camera, safari, music and others, as well as in notifications, blocking screen, control center and main screen.
The software update also contains a redesigned lock screen for the iPhone and iPad with a 3D photo effect and a dynamic watch and updated application icons, which users can now set.
As for AI functions, the new software introduces the live translation function, which translates real -time conversations, AI powered shortcuts, suggestions for surveys in messages and updating visual intelligence to search for images while browsing.
Other versions of the software, including iPados 26, MacOS 26, Tvos 26 and Watchos 26, have also adopted the construction of liquid glass.
Here is a short overview of all new functions introduced.
iOS 26
In addition to glass aesthetics, iPhone users have several updates to be excited, including a dedicated game for games, which serves as a new place to play and discover games in one place.
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The telephone application introduces a new connection control function that encourages unknown callers to provide their name and a reason for calling before the recipient's answers. In addition, the Hold Assist function will notify users after the end of music, signaling that they can talk to the agent live. The application, along with messages and guy, will also support live translations in real time. Meanwhile, in the Message application, users can expect a function that has suggestions generated by AI for polls.
In addition, iOS 26 will bring updates to Genmoji and Playground Image, as well as to improve the camera, photos, maps and a number of other small additives, including the possibility of adjusting the time of the alarm nap.
IPados 26
A big win for iPad users is that they will experience more a tablet similar to Mac. For example, iPados 16 brings a preview application from MacOS, which allows you to annotate on PDF files. In addition, a new window system that allows users to customize the size of websites and applications, as well as managing many Windows systems and cards at the same time.
Macos tahoe 26
One noteworthy MacOS 26 update includes Spotlight, which will apply artificial intelligence to predict users' search and suggest activities based on frequently performed tasks or current projects. In addition, MacOS acquires live activities, enabling users to synchronize activities directly with their iPhone and access the latest connections and contacts.
Watchos 26
One of the most significant functions arriving in the new Watchos is Buddy Workout, an APPLE -fed assistant assistant to the intelligence, which ensures motivation using AI generative voice during training, indicating key moments, such as closing the exercise ring for the whole day.
Apple has also renewed the training application by introducing a helpful new option called Autoplay Media. This function automatically begins to play music, podcasts and audiobooks. In addition, Apple Music can intelligently recommend the most appropriate playlists for your training and remembers listening habits for all types of exercises.
Another update is the automatic volume adjustment function, which adapts the volume of connections, meters, alarms and Siri to match the surrounding sound levels, ideal to quiet places such as libraries.
Apple has also introduced a new one -handed gesture, which aims to reject notifications, silence of incoming connections and return to the face of the watch, among others.
Tvos 26
Probably the most useful new function appearing in the Apple TV operating system is the ability to smoothly switch profiles. Users can easily choose their profile as soon as Apple TV wakes up from sleep, enabling them to quickly resume their impressions.
Apple Music introduced a funny function that allows users to use their iPhones as singing microphones, along with the lyrics on the screen displayed on TV. Many iPhones can simultaneously connect, allowing you to join friends and family, songs in a queue, and even sending emoji reactions.
In addition, new contact posters for guys allow users to present custom photos and surnames, personalizing the impressions. Another noteworthy update includes the extension of live signatures to handle translations in languages such as French, German and Spanish.
