The Brief

LOS ANGELES - Apple has released iOS 26, the newest version of its iPhone software, delivering one of the biggest design and feature overhauls in years. The free update is now available to download for compatible iPhones.

The rollout follows Apple’s announcement of the iPhone Air and other models last week. But users don’t need a new device to see big changes: iOS 26 introduces a redesigned interface, new communication tools, and expanded artificial intelligence features.

What you can do:

iPhones will alert users when the update is available, but it can also be checked manually by going to Settings > General > Software Update . Apple recommends enabling automatic updates to ensure the latest security protections.

The update supports iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11

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