September 4, 2025

Get ready for some sparkling magic! Apple’s iOS 26 is rolling out as a public beta, and you don’t have to wait till later this year to try it. But hold on – only iPhones with the powerful A13 Bionic chip or newer can join this party. So, which phones are in the game? The list shines bright: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max; iPhone 12 series; iPhone 13 series; second generation iPhone SE and later; plus the newest iPhone 14, 15, and 16 families in all their sizes. These models will get the fresh "Liquid Glass" look that makes your screen look translucent and super smooth. That’s not all! iOS 26 packs in cool perks like real-time translation — imagine chatting with anyone without language blocks! Plus, the Visual Intelligence search is now smarter than ever, helping you find stuff quickly. There’s even built-in call screening to dodge spam calls like a pro and fun polls inside chats to spice up your conversations. But wait, there’s a catch. While many phones get the new look and features, only the latest big guns — iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models — can unlock the coolest Apple Intelligence powers, such as Genmoji and Image Playground. This smarter AI tech is exclusive and packed with smarty-pants magic, according to CNET. For iPhones missing out? Unfortunately, iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR didn’t make the cut and won’t get iOS 26. But no worries, they’ll keep receiving security patches for now, still keeping your phone safe. Not sure which iPhone is yours? Apple says just head to Settings → General → About and check your Model Name. If your phone isn’t on the supported list, you’ll have to wait for future updates or stick to iOS 25 with security fixes. Here’s a quick FAQ to wrap it up: Q1. Which iPhones will get iOS 26? All iPhones from iPhone 11 and newer, plus iPhone SE (2nd gen and later). Q2. Which iPhones will not get iOS 26? iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR won’t get iOS 26 but will continue getting iOS 25 security patches. So, ready to splash some Liquid Glass color and smart AI sparkle on your iPhone? Check if your device qualifies and download the public beta to taste the future today!

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