Apple announces iOS 26 at WWDC 2025: Here are 25 Biggest features coming to your iPhones - The Times of India
Apple previewed iOS 26, its first significant update since iOS 7, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The new operating system is not just a fresh coat of paint but a blend of beautiful new design, enhanced intelligent experiences powered by Apple Intelligence and improvements – big and small – to core applications across the board. As per Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, the update’s focus is on making the iPhone “even more helpful” with expressive, personal experiences and powerful AI capabilities.iOS 26 is available for developers today and will see a public beta release next month. The full update is expected to roll out this fall as a free firmware update for compatible devices. The new operating system brings a refreshed aesthetic and a host of new functionalities. Here's a breakdown of the key announcements:
- These allow simplified management of Child Accounts, with enhancements to Communication Limits, Communication Safety and App Store, including parental approvals for contact requests, blurring sensitive content in FaceTime and granting exceptions for app downloads.
- Advanced fingerprinting protection is now enabled by default for all Browse, enhancing user privacy.
