Apple unveils iOS 26: Which iPhones are eligible for new features?

Apple on Monday previewed iOS 26 at its worldwide developer conference, a major update that brings a new design, artificial intelligence (AI) features and improvements to its apps.

The latest iOS 26 features and updates will be available as a free update for the following iPhone models:

• iPhone 11
• iPhone 12 series
• iPhone 13 series
• iPhone 14 series
• iPhone 15 series
• iPhone 16 series

A few of the Apple Intelligence features require latest hardware and will be available for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and all iPhone 16 models.

WWDC announcements

Apple launched iOS 26 at the WWDC 2025 and integrated Apple Intelligence across its apps and devices. It also introduced new display technology, Liquid Glass, and announced ChatGPT support to some apps. The company's shares, however, fell about 2% as the announcements failed to impress investors.

The new Apple Intelligence features will be available across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

Developers can now access the Apple Intelligence on-device foundation model to power private, intelligent experiences within their apps, the company said during its event.

In Messages, Live Translation can automatically translate messages. And when on a phone call, the translation is spoken aloud throughout the conversation. Additionally, Shortcuts can now tap into Apple Intelligence directly, and developers will be able to access the on-device large language model at the core of Apple Intelligence, giving them direct access to intelligence that is powerful, fast, built with privacy, and available even when users are offline.