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iOS 26 : What's New

Apple Intelligence

iOS 26 makes Apple Intelligence more capable for all users. Integrated throughout the system, it provides intelligent experiences and is built with privacy from the ground up. These features require supported devices, including all iPhone 17 models, iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Liquid Glass

The new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 is a translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings to add depth and vitality. This design provides a more sophisticated and realistic look across controls, app icons, widgets, and navigation elements.

Dynamic Lock Screen

In iOS 26, the Lock Screen has a beautiful new look that is more expressive and personal. The time display fluidly adapts to the available space in a wallpaper image, and spatial scenes bring wallpapers to life with a 3D effect as the user moves the iPhone.

Updated App icon

With the iOS 26 update, app icons are redesigned using a new translucent material called "Liquid Glass." This material reflects and refracts its surroundings, bringing more vitality to app icons. The new design also allows for greater personalization options, including a "stunning clear look."

Messages Polls

In iOS 26, the Messages app allows users to create polls for anything within a conversation. This feature is particularly useful in group chats for making decisions. Additionally, Apple Intelligence can detect when a poll might be helpful and suggest creating one.

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Device Supported

iPhone
  • iPhone 17 Series
  • iPhone 16 Series
  • iPhone 15 Series
  • iPhone 14 Series
  • iPhone 13 Series
  • iPhone 12 Series
  • iPhone 11 Series
  • iPhone SE (2nd Generation) or later
ipad
  • iPad (8th Generation) or later
  • iPad mini (5th Generation) or later
  • iPad Air (3rd Generation) or later
  • iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) or later
  • iPad Pro (11-inch) (1st generation) or later
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Update to iOS 26 in Just a Few Clicks

We'll walk you through three simple ways to get the new software: through your device's Settings, via iTunes, or with TunesKit iOS System Recovery. To ensure a safe and seamless update, we highly recommend backing up your device first.

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Update via Settings

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TunesKit iOS System Recovery

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Update via iTunes

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1
Go to Settings, select General option.
2
Click on the Software Update feature.
3
Hit on the Update Now.
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1
Install TunesKit iOS System Recovery and connect iPhone.
2
Download the compatible firmware package.
3
Click on the Start Upgrade button.
4
Update your iOS to iOS 26.
1
Launch iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer.
2
Select the device icon on the top-left corner.
3
Click on the Summary option.
4
Choose the Check for Update button.
Pros:
Convenient; no computer needed.
Smaller download size than using a computer.
Automatic updates can be scheduled overnight.
Cons:
The update can sometimes fail to complete.
Potential for data loss if not backed up.
Pros:
Updates iOS system without data loss.
Simple interface, very easy to use.
Can downgrade to a previous iOS version.
Cons:
Device must remain connected via cable.
Pros:
Performs a clean, complete OS installation.
More stable connection reduces download errors.
Cons:
Slower overall update and installation process.
Requires a computer with iTunes.
Update can fail if the process is interrupted.

TunesKit iOS System Recovery

Update to iOS 26 easily in simple clicks, without losing any data.

Troubleshooting Common iOS 26 Problems

Encountering a bug in iOS 26? We've gathered the top issues and their most effective fixes.

How to Downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18

If you find that iOS 26 does not meet your expectations, you can use TunesKit iOS System Recovery or iTunes to downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18. Don't forget to back up your iPhone data first.

TunesKit iOS System Recovery is a powerful repair tool designed to fix over 150 system issues on iPhone and iPad without data loss. It can resolve problems like being stuck on the Apple logo, a black screen, or a boot loop. The software offers a "Standard Mode" for common issues that preserves data and an "Advanced Mode" for more complex problems. It can also fix various iTunes errors, downgrade iOS, and allows users to enter or exit recovery mode with a single click.

1
Connect iPhone to the computer, select iOS downgrade.
2
Download the iOS 18 firmware package.
3
Downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18
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Video Tutorial
  • Step 1.Connect your iOS device to the computer.
  • Step 2.Select the Downgrade iOS feature.
  • Step 3.Downgrade your iOS 26 to iOS 18.

Update via iTunes

  • Step 1. To avoid losing any data from your iPhone, backing up your iOS device before downgrade is important.
  • Step 2. Download the IPSW file for the iOS version you wish to downgrade to, making sure that it is compatible with your device model.
  • Step 3. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable, then launch iTunes to begin the process.
  • Step 4. In this step, you'll need to place your iPhone into Recovery Mode to proceed with the downgrade process. Here is the full guide.
  • Step 5. Once your iPhone is successfully in Recovery Mode, iTunes will display a pop-up window prompting you to Update or Restore. While holding the Shift key (or the Option key on a Mac), click on Restore iPhone.
  • Step 6. iTunes will then begin the process of downgrading your device to iOS 18.

Buy New iPhone 17? Transfer Social App Seamlessly!

If you buy a new iPhone 17, the most important thing is to transfer WhatsApp/Line/Kik/Viber messages to your new device to prevent from data loss. The following steps will show you the how-to.

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TunesKit Transfer WhatsApp

  • Transfer WhatsApp data between devices seamlessly.
  • Back up WhatsApp chats and files to a computer.
  • Restore your WhatsApp backups to a new phone.
  • Supports the latest iOS 26 version.
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1
Download and Install

Download and install TunesKit WhatsApp Transfer to your computer first. The program is available on both iOS and Mac platforms.

2
Connect iPhone

Connect your iPhone to the computer. Select a social app and set the source iPhone and target iPhone. Then, click on the Transfer button.

3
Transfer WhatsApp Messages

Then, TunesKit WhatsApp Transfer will start to transfer chat messages from your source iPhone to the target iPhone.

1
Launch WhatsApp

Launch WhatsApp on your old iPhone, go to Settings and select Chat > Chat Back Up.

2
Back Up WhatsApp

Click on the Back Up Now option. WhatsApp will back up your WhatsApp messages, photos, videos, etc. to iCloud.

3
Transfer WhatsApp Messages

Launch WhatsApp on your new iPhone 17. Verify your phone number and log into your WhatsApp account. Click Restore Chat History to get your WhatsApp message to your new iPhone.

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