Apple released the first public beta From the new mobile operating system, iOS 26, with the interface of a “liquid glass” user and improved AI features. Liberation allows first adopters to take their hands on Apple’s latest software before its wider public availability later this autumn.
The update represents the most notable visual transformation from iOS 7, with a “liquid glass” design that offers a more transparent, glass -like glass -like glass, such as buttons, screens and navigation and controls, among other things. The Liquid Glass is integrated throughout iOS 26, including basic applications such as the phone, camera, safari, music and more, as well as notifications, locking, control center and home screen.
The software update also includes a redesigned iPhone and iPad lock screen with a 3D photo effect and dynamic clock and up -to -date application icons that users can now clean.
In terms of AI features, the new software brings a live translation feature that translates real -time conversations, AI shortcuts, messages poll, and information on visual intelligence to conduct image searches as you arrange.
Other software versions, including iPados 26, MacOS 26, TVOS 26 and Watchos 26, have also adopted the design of liquid glass.
Following is a brief overview of all the new features imported.
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In addition to glass aesthetics, iPhone users have enough updates to be excited, including a special gambling application that serves as a new destination to play and discover games in one place.
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The phone app introduces a new call view feature that asks unknown callers to declare their name and the reason for the call before the recipient’s answers. In addition, a Hold Assist feature will alert users when the music is over, signaling that they can talk to a live agent. The app, along with messages and Facetime, will also support live translations in real time. In the application of messages, meanwhile, users can wait for a function that has suggestions that create AI for polls.
In addition, iOS 26 will bring updates to the Genmoji and Image playground, as well as improvements to the camera, photos, maps and a number of other small additions, including the ability to adapt the alarm times.
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A great victory for iPad users is that they will experience a more Mac -like tablet. For example, iPados 16 brings the preview from MacOS, which allows PDFS to be commented on. In addition, a new window system that allows users to adjust the size of websites and applications, as well as manage multiple windows and tabs at the same time.
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A remarkable update on MacOS 26 includes Spotlight, which will use AI to predict users’ searches and propose actions based on frequently performed tasks or ongoing projects. In addition, MacOS is gaining live activities, allowing users to synchronize activities directly with their iPhones and have access to recent calls and contacts.
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One of the most important features coming to the new watchos is Buddy Workout, a fitness assistant powered by Apple Intelligence that provides motivation using a genetic AI voice during workouts, pointing out basic moments such as closing the day.
Apple has also renewed the training app by introducing a useful new option called Autoplay Media. This feature automatically starts playing music, podcasts and audiobooks. In addition, Apple Music can intelligently suggest the most appropriate playlists for your workouts and will remember listening habits for any type of exercise.
Another update is the ability to automatically adjust sound intensity, which adjusts the volume of calls, timers, alarms and Siri to match the surrounding levels of sound, ideal for quiet places such as libraries.
Apple also introduced a new gesture with one hand designed to reject alerts, silence inbox and return to the face of the clock, including actions.
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Undoubtedly, the most useful new feature that comes to Apple’s Apple operating system is the ability to change profiles perfectly. Users can easily choose their profile as soon as Apple TV wakes up from sleep, allowing them to quickly repeat their viewing experience.
Apple Music has introduced a fun feature that allows users to use their iPhones as single-alongs microphones, full with lyrics on the screen displayed on TV. Multiple iPhones can connect at the same time, allowing friends and family to participate, tail songs and even send emoji reactions.
In addition, new Facetime contact posters allow users to present custom photos and names, personalizing the experience. Another remarkable information includes the expansion of living captions to support translations into languages such as French, German and Spanish.
