Get Ready for Liquid Glass: You Can Download iOS 26, macOS Tahoe and More on September 15

[MacRumors]

iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 will be released to the public on Monday, September 15, Apple announced during today's "Awe Dropping" Apple event.

The new operating system updates are set to launch five days ahead of when the new iPhone 17 models and new Apple Watches will be released on Friday, September 19. The iPhone 17 models will come with iOS 26, and the new Apple Watch models will feature watchOS 26.

These are some of the biggest updates that Apple has released in the last few years, mainly because all of the software features the new Liquid Glass design. Liquid Glass will be most noticeable in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, but it's also present in the other updates.

Expect a new look for everything on your iPhone, from the Lock and Home Screens to apps. Liquid Glass has a translucent, glass-like look, and Apple has also made changes to navigation with simplified navigation bars, pop out menus, and more.

The updates also bring new Apple Intelligence features like Live Translation to the Messages, FaceTime, and Phone apps, while Apple Music has useful options like AutoMix and Lyrics Translation. There's a new Games app, Preview is available on the iPhone and iPad, and the Phone app has expanded from the iPhone to the iPad and the Mac.

For more on what's new in the updates, we have dedicated roundups for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.

Article Link: Get Ready for Liquid Glass: You Can Download iOS 26, macOS Tahoe and More on September 15

 

[Elmo1938]

How do you turn it OFF?

 

[jontalk5]

Curious to hear from beta testers about the difference in performance between Sequoia and Tahoe since my M1 Mini has been performed reasonably well with the current version

 

[doobydoooby]

How do you turn it OFF?

Remember, only water-based makeup remover

 

[d.richter]

The GM today?

 

[macduke]

Hopefully the GM drops soon. Been holding off on betas on my iPhone this year, just have it on my iPad.

 

[macduke]

It seems like the GM came out on iPhone launch day last year.

 

[maika1305]

It seems like the GM came out on iPhone launch day last year.

It’s been the case for years, at least since I came to know about iOS since 2012

 

[q64ceo]

Been rocking both iOS 26 and macOS 26. iOS 26 beta is really nice looking. Liquid glass fits very well with it. I cannot say the same for Tahoe. It doesn't look right, nor does it feel right. So much wasted space on my Macbook Air.

 

[Lizzard899]

I missed them mentioning who ios 26 was coming out. Glad u caught it though

 

[seanmcbay]

It’s been the case for years, at least since I came to know about iOS since 2012

Usually they’ve released the GM the day of these presentations.

 

[xmarcuswildx]

Sure hope they fixed the photo apps when importing into messages and etc showing up behind the keyboard. Been going on since June.

 

[SpaceN64]

Does anyone know the timing for when it will drop? I'm guessing it's the same time iOS 18 and previous were released when they were new.

 

[Goodeye]

It seems like the GM came out on iPhone launch day last year.

It didn’t BUT there was an update if I recall correctly like the day before or was the day of for those on GM as there was a small update to the OS before it officially launched.

 

[Lizzard899]

Does anyone know the timing for when it will drop? I'm guessing it's the same time iOS 18 and previous were released when they were new.

It would usually come out 1pm ET apple never confirmed it was coming out sept 15th. This article is misleading and specualtion. They never even talked about ios 26 today at the event

 

[SactoGuy18]

I'll install iOS 18.7 on my iPhone 16 Plus first and then wait for iOS 26.0.1 when that arrives in early October 2026 before installing it on my iPhone 16 Plus and iPad Air M3 13".

 

[Rachid Vàzquez]

How do you turn it OFF?

Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button.

 

[powaking]

Downloading now. Lets see what all the fuss is about.

 

[svish]

Good to know. Might not update my iPhone as I am planning to get the new 17 Pro Max. As for my other devices, I will update after waiting for a few weeks just to confirm that there are no major issues.

 

[abenamu]

iOS 26 RC and iPadOS 26 RC available but MacOS 26 RC not available yet.

 

[Corefile]

I am sticking with Sequoia and will reinstall Sequoia on my M4 Mini now that the beta is over for Tahoe.

 

[.wojtek]

I think this will be the first time I willl hołd on with the update... I don't see any interesting in the new macOS and the liquid glass is just too off-putting ...

 

[steve333]

Remember when Apple's main claim to fame was being easier to use?
How does making things translucent help, how does making things more difficult to see help?
Tim Cook has jumped the shark. IMO.