Apple Has Just Launched iOS 26 — And It Feels Like the Future of iPhones
Apple fans and those who love iPhones, put your hands together. iOS 26 is here, well, the beta is here, and delivered in an unbelievable new iPhone experience that we first got to see at WWDC 2025, and it feels like the future. With richer, colorful ads, and emotional feels for those long-time iPhone users.
“Liquid Glass” — Apple’s Big Display Leap
Let’s jump right into the thing everybody is talking about — Liquid Glass. Imagine your phone screen melted right into your background; apps in an uncontrollable place and controls like clear property glass floating over a background image. That is what apple is doing.
Craig Federighi—Apple's VP of Software called it “the most personal and fluid iPhone experience we have ever built.”
And, you know, he is correct. Every swipe, scroll, and tap of consciousness is happening and displayed through very clear water. It is emotional in some way, with your wallpaper peeking through everywhere. You feel alive.
Siri Smart, Built In Ai—Makes iPhones Not Feel Like Phones
Apple is taking AI seriously, but with more of it's Okay, private, and secure. Siri is not just a voice app now, because she is smarter, faster, and context aware. For example:
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She can summarize what’s on your screen
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Translate voice notes in real time
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Help you plan calendar events by understanding your texts
It’s powered by something Apple calls Apple Intelligence, and honestly, it’s impressive. They even worked with OpenAI to make ChatGPT part of Siri for deeper, more complex questions — if you want it.
But there’s a catch: these new AI features only work on newer iPhones, like the iPhone 15 Pro or anything with an A17 chip or better.
iOS 26 Beta Now Out — But Should You Install It?
The developer beta is already live, but here's the truth: it's not for everyone.
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If you're a developer or love testing early stuff, go ahead.
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If you're a regular user, maybe wait until July when the public beta comes out.
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The official release will likely hit in mid-September, alongside the iPhone 17 launch.
Also, not every iPhone will support iOS 26. Apple dropped support for iPhone XR, XS, and earlier. So, if you’re still rocking an older model… might be time to upgrade.
What Else Is New in iOS 26?
Other than the big stuff, there are small upgrades that make daily use feel better:
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3D photos that move when you tilt your phone
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Group polls and replies in iMessage
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Apple Cash integration inside messages
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Easier app switching, smoother animations
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Widgets that finally feel interactive
These might sound small, but together they make the phone feel smoother and more polished.
Real People Are Reacting — Some Love It, Some Aren’t Sure
Twitter's been buzzing with takes like:
iOS 26 Beta is very buggy. So glitchy, so slow, runs hot even after no use. The notification centre, control centre is bad in terms of performance and visuals, because you can see everything behind and there is not enough blur in background. Needs tons of polish.#WWDC25 pic.twitter.com/MJ1Jnvs7bj
— Badhan Ganesh (@badhanganesh) June 9, 2025
And on Instagram, users are sharing Stories of their transparent lock screens with a mix of nostalgia and excitement. It’s clear: this update is sparking emotion — which means it’s doing something right.
Final Thought: This Update Feels Personal
This isn’t just another iOS version. It feels like Apple is trying to make your iPhone more "you." Whether it’s your wallpaper bleeding through menus or Siri helping you plan your day without typing, everything feels... lighter. Warmer.
If you’re someone who uses your phone for hours a day (which most of us are), iOS 26 might just change the way you feel about that screen in your hand.
