60 New iOS 26 Features You Need to Try Right Now

Apple is rolling out iOS 26 on September 15, 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, with the final Release Candidate already in testers’ hands. The headline is the Liquid Glass redesign—glossier, more tactile, more consistent with visionOS—plus smarter comms tools and quality-of-life upgrades across the board. Below we made an extensive list of top 60 features to try out as soon as you get our hands on the newest iOS.

When will iPhone 17 be Available in Stores?

Short answer first: the iPhone 17 lineup hits stores on Friday, September 19, 2025, with pre-orders opening Friday, September 12. That timing applies across the family, including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.

Why iOS 18 to iOS 26: Apple's New Naming Strategy Explained

With the new iPhone 17 lineup set to start shipping soon, many people are about to see iOS 26 appear on their screens and may be wondering what happened to versions 19 through 25. While the name is gaining attention now, this change isn’t new; Apple officially announced this new naming strategy back at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.

No HomePod mini 2: Why Apple's Smart Speaker Kept its Silence

Despite being a popular and relatively affordable entry point into Apple’s smart home ecosystem, the HomePod mini 2 was notably absent from yesterday’s keynote. For those hoping for an updated version of the compact smart speaker, its continued absence reflects Apple’s strategic timing, which prioritizes significant software advancements over incremental hardware refreshes.