What's new in iOS 26?

iOS 26 introduces several new features and improvements:

1. Multilingual Experience: iOS 26 enhances the multilingual experience with new keyboards and transliteration features. For example, there's a new Arab Easy Transliteration keyboard that allows Arabic speakers to type Arabic words in Latin script, which the keyboard then converts to Arabic script. Additionally, there's a new multiscript bilingual Arabic and English keyboard that auto-detects the language as you type. A new Thai keyboard with a 24-key layout is also introduced. (Enhance your app’s multilingual experience)

2. UIKit Enhancements: iOS 26 brings architectural improvements to UIKit, including built-in support for Swift observable objects. UIKit now integrates Swift observation at its core, automatically tracking observable view references and wiring up dependencies. This feature is enabled by default in iOS 26. (What’s new in UIKit)

3. Design and User Interface: The lock screen and home screen have been updated with a new design featuring Liquid Glass for the time and controls. App icons have been crafted from Liquid Glass, providing a new sense of responsiveness. (Keynote)

4. Camera Improvements: The Camera app has a new, more intuitive design, making it easier to access photo and video capture modes. Additional modes like cinematic and portrait can be accessed with a swipe, and settings like aspect ratio and timers are easily reachable. (Keynote)

5. CarPlay Updates: iOS 26 introduces new features for CarPlay, including tap backs in messages, pinned conversations, and a compact incoming call UI. There are also new glanceable widgets and real-time updates from live activities. (Turbocharge your app for CarPlay)

These updates are part of a broader effort to enhance user experience and developer capabilities across Apple's platforms.