At the WWDC 25 Apple has launched a series of new functions related to iOS 26, the next Apple operating system dedicated to its iPhones. The first thing that changes is the design: iOS 26 is based on the concept of Liquid Glass (liquid glass). The same design will also be used for the new operating systems of MacBooks and iPads.
The WWDC 25 has just started and this year, at least from what we have seen, it could also steal the scene from the next iPhones. There are two fixed events for those who follow the Apple world. WWDC and the presentation of New devices of September. WWDC is the conference dedicated to developers, mainly concentrated on News of the software installed on the devices. The September Keynote, on the other hand, is what, at least as a tradition, launches the new iPhone model. In addition to this there are surprise conferences such as the one where iPhone 16e was launched.
Apple presented a Long list of news for its software. Some are graphic adjustments, important for the experience of users who have an Apple product in hand. Others are new functions he could open new spaces for the company market. Let’s start from the beginning. At the WWDC 25 The New iPhone software. Change the name: theoretically it had to be iOS 19 But Cupertino decided to adapt the number a year. iOS 26 is.
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What is Liquid Glass, the iOS 26 design based on liquid glass
The iOS 26 design is based on the concept of Liquid GlassLiquid glass. The idea is that of highlight the apps and the functions with frames that seem to be made of a lucid material which interacts with the software environment around. Not only that. It is also possible change the settings To give a transparent effect to all apps of our device.
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The hour’s design in the locking screen. The numbers that indicate the clock can adapt to our photo, occupying only the space considered free from the algorithm. When the notifications arrive then The timetable will be smallera bit like if it were a widget. The Liquid Glass design also extends to Operating systems of other Apple devices. We find it in MacOS TAHOE 26the next operating system for Apple laptops. And again in theiPados 26.
The filter for calls and spam messages
In addition to the design there are a bit of new functions that are added:
- Apple WalleT | iOS 26 aims to make it easier to pay with Apple Wallet. There are at least two interesting things. The first is that Apple Wallet can also be used for microtransactions within the messages app. If you have a group conversations and you have to divide the account of an evening you can send your money with a message
- Live translations | This is one of the function related to Apple Intelligence. The goal is to make it easier to communicate with different languages. There are translation functions for messages and translations directly on the screen for video calls. In the presentation video you can see a woman who speaks French and the written translation in English that appears directly on the app.
- Antispam filters | The intrusive telemarketing is not a problem only Italian. Apple also decided to intervene for shield unwanted contacts related to aggressive telemarketing. The filters will be applied for both calls and messages.
Which models will be compatible with iOS 26
Apple has also anticipated what the models will be where it will come will be possible Upgrade to Apple iOS 26. The functions of iOS 26 will be available for iPhone 11 and subsequent. While the functions related to Apple Intelligence can be used on iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and the whole family of iPhone 16.
When the new iPhone update comes out: the dates to have iOS 26
At the moment iOS 26 is available for developers. From July instead the Beta for users. The launch date for the official version dedicated to all those who have iPhone 11 or subsequent models has not yet been announced.
