Apple Officially Releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 [Download]

Apple has officially released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, making the major software updates available to all users with a compatible iPhone or iPad. The release follows a summer of beta testing that began after the software was unveiled at WWDC in June. The update is a big one, bringing a significant design overhaul and a new suite of features powered by Apple Intelligence.

The biggest change is a new design aesthetic built around a material Apple is calling 'Liquid Glass.' It's a translucent material used across the system on app icons, widgets, and controls, creating a look that reflects and refracts its surroundings. The update also brings a simplified layout to the Camera app, new tabs in Photos, and a floating tab bar in Safari.

For iPad users, the headline feature is a completely new windowing system that brings more Mac-like multitasking to the tablet, letting you fluidly resize app windows, place them anywhere on the screen, and arrange them with tiling. A new Exposé feature lets you see all open windows at once, and a menu bar, accessible from the top, brings familiar app commands to the forefront. iPadOS 26 also adds the Preview app for PDF and image editing, Background Tasks for long-running processes, and the native Phone app.


Apple Intelligence gets a major expansion across both operating systems. Live Translation is now built into Phone, Messages, and FaceTime for real-time conversations, and a new Apple Games app serves as a central hub for gaming. In the Phone app, new tools like Call Screening and Hold Assist help manage unwanted calls and wait times.

You can find the full release notes for the software updates at the links below:
● iOS 26 Release Notes
● iPadOS 26 Release Notes

Get direct download links to the new firmware here:
● Where to Download iOS 26 IPSW
● Where to Download iPadOS 26 IPSW

You can check if your device is compatible with the new software here:
● iOS 26 Supported Devices: Here's the Full List of Compatible iPhones
● iPadOS 26 Supported Devices: The Full List of Compatible iPads


If you'd like to get the new look on your device, we have the official wallpapers available for download:
● Download the Official iOS 26 Wallpaper for iPhone
● Download the Official iPadOS 26 Wallpaper for iPad

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