New Delhi, September 10: Apple "awe dropping" event concluded yesterday with new launches across its product lineup. The company unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch SE 3. Alongside these, Apple also introduced the AirPods Pro 3 with improved performance and features. The highlight of the event was the iPhone 17 series, which comes in four models. It includes iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple has also confirmed the iOS 26 release date. Apple has announced that iOS 26 will roll out as a free software update starting from Monday, September 15, 2025. The company said, "Some features may not be available in all languages or regions, and availability may vary due to local laws and regulations."The users of eligible iPhone devices can also expect the iOS 26 release date in India on September 15. iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Price, Specifications, Sale and Pre-Order Details Revealed; Know Every Details of New Apple iPhone 17 Series Models Launched in India.

iOS 26 Compatible Devices

  • iPhone 16e

  • iPhone 16

  • iPhone 16 Plus

  • iPhone 16 Pro

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • iPhone 15

  • iPhone 15 Plus

  • iPhone 15 Pro

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • iPhone 14

  • iPhone 14 Plus

  • iPhone 14 Pro

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • iPhone 13

  • iPhone 13 mini

  • iPhone 13 Pro

  • iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • iPhone 12

  • iPhone 12 mini

  • iPhone 12 Pro

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • iPhone 11

  • iPhone 11 Pro

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

The sale of the iPhone 17 Series in India will begin on September 19, 2025. All models, including iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, will come with iOS 26 pre-installed.

iOS 26 Features

iOS 26 will come with updated Lock Screen, Home Screen, Control Centre, apps, and a cleaner look with Liquid Glass design. The Lock Screen will likely feel more dynamic, with the clock adapting to your chosen wallpaper and notifications arranged to keep the focus on your subject. Users can customise Home Screen or Dock with updated light and dark modes, vibrant colour-tinted icons, or a sleek transparent style.

iOS 26 will also include the Live Translation feature, which can instantly translate texts to display real-time captions in FaceTime and even provide spoken translations during phone calls. The Live Translation feature in Messages supports multiple languages, including Simplified Chinese, English (UK and US), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish (Spain). Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3 Launched in India With S10 Chipset; Check Price, Specifications, Features and Sale Details.

iOS26 is built on Apple Intelligence, so it will let you to search within your frequently used apps, create calendar events, and ask questions with ease. The Call Screening will answer unknown calls for you. The caller will be asked to give their name and reason for calling. After that, your phone rings, and you can choose whether to pick up or not.

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