You can try the Liquid Glass UI, the new Games app, spam block and call hold features, Visual Intelligence upgrades, and more by downloading the latest version of iOS.

The latest rendition of watchOS comes with a Liquid Glass design, new features, and four new watch faces. It launched to the public on Sept. 15, 2025. Per Apple, it's compatible with every Apple Watch from the Series 6 onward, along with all models of the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch SE 2 and 3.

The latest iOS 26 update brings the new Liquid Glass design, along with several Apple Intelligence features. Here's how to install it on your iPhone.

Apple’s pre-release software is now available for you to download on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. So you can get early versions of macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 and check out the new features plus the new Liquid Glass design language for yourself.

Based on previous iPhone software releases, iOS 26 will likely be available around 1 p.m. ET. Since millions of iPhone users may be trying to download it at the same time, you may want to wait till tomorrow morning at least, or even a few days.

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