iOS 26 Launch: Key Features, User Feedback, and Updates

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Apple has released iOS 26 with a new Liquid Glass design, enhanced features for Phone, Messages, and FaceTime, and updates for iPadOS and AirPods, available for most iPhone models from 2019 onward, alongside iOS 18.7 for security fixes. Users can customize or reduce the transparency of the Liquid Glass aesthetic and enjoy new functionalities like live translation, group chat polls, and improved camera and lock screen options.
- iOS 26 is finally here: Everything to know about the free iPhone software update Engadget
- What is Liquid Glass and how do you get it? Key feature of new iOS 26 update USA Today
- Regret installing iOS 26? You’re not alone, as some iPhone owners are complaining about Apple’s latest update TechRadar
- iOS 26 users complain about ‘tilted icons’ in dark mode Mashable
- Best New iPhone Features in Apple's iOS 26 Consumer Reports
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