With the release of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 this fall, Apple introduces a cohesive naming convention, tying all software updates to their release year. At the center of this update is the Liquid Glass design language, which visually enhances the interface. Several practical features are included, such as live translation in messages and calls and a revitalized Photos app design. The most transformative changes are in iPadOS, where windowed, resizable apps promise a desktop-like experience, addressing user demands for better multitasking capabilities in a mobile context.
Apple's significant OS naming shift now aligns all operating systems with their launch year—iOS 26, iPadOS 26—offering a catchy consistency reminiscent of car models.
Liquid Glass, Apple's new interface design, gives a bouncy, glass-like experience on iPhones, enhancing user interaction with dynamic app icons and animations.
The iPadOS 26 updates introduce resizable, tiled windowed apps, significantly improving multitasking and creating a desktop-like experience that many users have eagerly anticipated.
With new live translation features in messages and calls, iOS 26 goes beyond visual design, enhancing practical functionalities for seamless communication.
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