9to5Mac Daily iOS 26 now available
Sep 16, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into the exciting world of iOS 26! Discover the innovative Liquid Glass design and the revamped lock screen that elevate your iPhone experience. The updates also enhance core apps and improve CarPlay, featuring new AI capabilities. However, be aware of Apple's warnings regarding potential temporary impacts on battery life and thermal performance. If you're looking for stability, it might be worth considering sticking with iOS 18.7 for now.
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Liquid Glass Redefines iPhone UI
- iOS 26 introduces a new Liquid Glass design that emphasizes content with translucency and dynamic transformations.
- The update revamps nearly all stock apps and the lock screen to create a cohesive, more visually focused iPhone experience.
Lock Screen And App Cohesion
- The lock screen gains a dynamic clock and spatial photo scenes that add subtle 3D depth as you move the device.
- Messages, Safari, FaceTime, and other apps receive cohesive design changes tied to the Liquid Glass aesthetic.
Phone App Gets Major Overhaul
- Apple calls the update the biggest ever to the Phone app, merging favorites, recents, and voicemails into one unified layout.
- New call-screening and hold-assist features let you screen callers and detect when a human answers to avoid hold music.
