"iOS 26 became publicly available this week, ushering in a new OS naming system and the software's most overhauled look since 2013. It may take time to get used to the new "Liquid Glass" look, but it's easier to appreciate the pared-down controls. Beyond a glassy, bubbly new design, the update's flashiest new features also include new Apple Intelligence AI integration that varies in usefulness, from fluffy new Genmoji abilities to a nifty live translation feature for Phones, Messages, and FaceTime."
"iOS hasn't had this much of a makeover since iOS 7. However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls. All the while, windows look like they're reflecting the content underneath them."
iOS 26 releases a major visual overhaul and a new OS naming system, marking the most significant style change since 2013. The Liquid Glass design brings glassy, translucent visuals and mild fluid motion to system elements, making menus and icons appear to refract underlying content. The effect is especially visible on touch interactions and with tinted or clear Home Screen themes that let background colors show through icons. Apple Intelligence adds AI features from Genmoji to live translation for Phone, Messages, and FaceTime. The AI additions vary in usefulness, blending playful, practical, and occasionally overhyped elements for mainstream and power users.
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