iPhone 17 event (Sept 9) & iOS 26 — What to Know
The Apple iPhone 17 event is on Tuesday, September 9. Apple is expected to release iOS 26 to the public in mid-September (likely within a week after the event). If you don’t want to wait, the iOS 26 public beta is available now.
Official links:
- Apple event: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/?useASL=true
- Download public beta: https://beta.apple.com
- AirPods Pro (Amazon search w/ affiliate tag): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=AirPods+Pro&tag=f1rede-20
Headline changes in iOS 26
- Liquid Glass: A new translucent aesthetic across apps, lock & home screens.
- Live Translation: Real-time translation in Phone, FaceTime & Messages.
- Hold Assist: Get notified when an agent picks up so you can stop waiting on hold.
- Phone app redesign: Contacts, recents & voicemail on one screen.
- Photos: Tabs (Library & Collections) return; improved screenshots with search & AI tools.
- Camera: Simplified UI and lens-clean reminders.
- Messages: Polls in group chats, unknown-sender filtering.
- AirPods: Studio-quality audio recording, camera remote controls, and possible live-translate gesture. New AirPods may add heart-rate monitoring (rumored).
iPadOS 26 highlights
- Multitasking with resizable windows (optional).
- Liquid Glass visual update and new menu bar.
Compatible iPhones
Most iPhones from 2019 onward are supported. Older XR/XS models may be excluded.
How to try the public beta
- Sign up at beta.apple.com.
- On your iPhone: Settings > General > Software Update > iOS 26 public beta.
- Warning: Do not install on your primary device unless you accept beta risks.
Questions?
What iOS 26 feature are you most excited to try? Reply below — we’ll share the top picks after testing the beta.
Notes: This summary omits any links to RSS/article source feeds. For official downloads and event info, use the Apple links above.