Apple iOS 26 update: How to install on your iPhone, top 5 features and full list of compatible iPhones

 Apple iOS 26 Updates: How to install on your iPhone, top 5 features and full list of compatible iPhones

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Apple has announced its latest software Apple iOS 26 Update, which brings many new and exciting features for iPhones. Apple has given a new name to its IOS which will be known as IOS 26. In this new update, Apple has given many new features which will give users a much better experience. Let's know how you can install it, what are its top 5 features and which iPhone models will get this update.

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How to install Apple iOS 26?

At present, the developer beta version of iOS 26 is available. If you want to install it, follow these steps:

1. First make a backup of your iPhone.

2. Visit the Apple Developer Program website and sign in with your Apple ID.

3. After that, go to 'Settings' of your iPhone, then tap 'General' and then 'Software Update'.

4. Here you will see the option of 'Beta Updates', from which select 'iOS 26 Developer Beta' and download and install it.

The public beta for general users will be released in July and the final version in September.

Top 5 Features of Apple iOS 26

This new Apple iOS 26 Updates is equipped with many great features, out of which 5 major features are as follows:

1. Liquid Glass Design: iOS 26 comes with an all-new 'Liquid Glass' design, which gives the entire system a translucent and dynamic look. From icons to menus, everything looks more vibrant and attractive.

2. Apple Intelligence: Apple Intelligence has been made smarter in iOS 26. Now you can use live translation in calls, messages and FaceTime, reducing language walls.

3. Call Screening: This feature will screen calls coming from unknown numbers and tell you who the caller is and why he is calling, so that you can avoid unwanted calls.

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4. Improved Messaging App: Now you can create polls in group chats, set custom backgrounds and also use Apple Cash easily.

5.Apple Map personalisation: Features like personalized route suggestions, Visited Places feature and airport navigation have now been added to Apple Maps.

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Which iPhone models will get iOS 26 update?

Apple has announced that Apple iOS 26 Update will be available for all models of iPhone 11 and above. Here is the list of iPhones that will get this update:

iPhone 11 series

iPhone 12 series

iPhone 13 series

iPhone 14 series

iPhone 15 series

iPhone SE (2nd generation and later models)

It is important to note that some advanced AI features, such as Apple Intelligence, will only work fully on newer iPhone models (such as iPhone 15 Pro and newer).

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FAQs:

1. Is IOS 26 the release date ?

Ans: Right now its public beta version will come in July, after that the final version can come in September

2. Which phone will get IOS 26?

Ans: Any iPhone that has A13 chipset or newer chipset will get this update

3. How to install IOS 26 update?

Ans: open your iPhone and go to Settings > General > Software Update. After this, click on 'Beta Updates' and then on 'iOS 26 Developer Beta