Apple iOS 26 drops in India tonight at 10:30 PM IST. The update brings the biggest design refresh since iOS 7. What users get is much more than just a fresh look. Liquid Glass introduces translucent materials that reflect surroundings, emphasizing content, controls, widgets, and icons in a whole new way. Call Screening now lets unknown callers state their name and reason before connection. Hold Assist waits on hold and notifies user when someone picks up.
Messages gets many upgrades: conversation backgrounds, typing indicators, polls in group chats, and missing contacts can be added straight from chats. Live Translation and FaceTime gain on-the-fly translation powered by Apple Intelligence. AutoMix in Apple Music blends tracks like a DJ. CarPlay gets Liquid Glass design tweaks and compact call views. Preview app jumps from Mac to iPhone for editing PDFs and images.
iOS 26 works on all iPhones from iPhone 11 onward. Apple Intelligence features need more power, so only iPhone 15 Pro and later models unlock those advanced capabilities. Before installing, back up data, ensure enough storage (around 3-5GB), connect to good WiFi, and keep battery over 50 percent. To update, go to Settings → General → Software Update, tap Download & Install, and accept terms. Depending on device model and network speed, installation may take 30-60 minutes.
