Apple’s next wave of software updates for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Mac products will launch early next week. There's also an update for the Vision Pro headset.

Apple is expected to unveil the release timeline for its highly anticipated iOS 26 update during the launch of the iPhone 17 series at its “Awe-Dropping” event on September 9, 2025.

It's new iPhone season, which also means it's new iOS season.

The upcoming iOS update introduces a fresh design language called “Liquid Glass”, inspired by the translucent interface of visionOS.

Tucked away in Apple's iPhone 17 press releases was a bonus for off-grid owners of older models. The company gave iPhone 14 and 15 owners free access to satellite features for another year. This is Apple's third extension since Emergency SOS via satellite launched with the iPhone 14.

Besides the all-new iPhone 17, the lineup includes the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. An interesting addition this time is the iPhone Air that has replaced the iPhone Plus model. Besides featuring major upgrades in terms of camera quality,