Apple has announced major iOS changes for Japan, including support for alternative app stores, non-WebKit browsers, and lower fees to comply with new regulations.
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta 4 introduces a new 'Tinted' setting that lets users reduce Liquid Glass transparency for a higher-contrast, less translucent look.
The latest beta of iOS 26.2 introduces 'Side Button Access'. Users in Japan can now remap the side button to launch third-party voice assistants instead of Siri.
Check the official list of iPhones compatible with iOS 26. See every supported model and, just as importantly, which older iPhones are being dropped this year.
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta expands Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation to new languages including Japanese, Italian, Danish, Turkish, and more. See the full list.
Download the official iPhone 17 & 17 Pro wallpapers. Features the new 'Liquid Glass' for Pro models and vibrant petal designs for the standard iPhone 17. High-res for any device.
Get the complete, official release notes for iOS 26. Explore every new feature, including Apple Intelligence, the Liquid Glass design, and major updates to Photos, Messages & more.
Apple has introduced three new 'Liquid Glass' wallpapers—Shadow, Halo, and Dusk—each offered in Light and Dark variants for both Home and Lock Screens.
Apple is racing to get iOS 18.2 out by December so that its new iPhone 16 lineup will feature some promised Apple Intelligence features in time for the holiday shopping season.