Apple has officially announced the iOS 26 release date India for iPhone users. The update will be available on September 15, 2025, at 10:30 PM IST. With a stunning new Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and major upgrades to Messages, CarPlay, and Maps, iOS 26 is one of the most ambitious iPhone updates yet.
If you are waiting for iOS 26 in India, here’s everything you need to know about the release date, time, features, and supported devices.
Global Release Date: September 15, 2025
India Time: Around 10:30 PM IST
Apple follows its traditional rollout window of 10 AM Pacific Time (PT), which translates to 10:30 PM IST in India.
👉 Apple Official iOS Page
Here’s a quick look at the headline features launching with iOS 26:
A brand-new UI that brings glossy icons, translucent widgets, and dynamic lock screens. The Lock Screen time adapts to your wallpapers, and app icons come in light, dark, tinted, and clear variations.
iOS 26 uses on-screen intelligence to let you search, ask questions, or add events directly from what’s visible on your screen.
The upgraded AI adds:
Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone
Genmoji & Image Playground for AI-generated emojis and custom art
Smart Shortcuts to summarize text or create instant images
Polls in group chats
Custom chat backgrounds
Better spam filtering and unknown sender screening
Call Screening: iPhone asks unknown callers for their name and purpose before disturbing you
Hold Assist: iPhone waits on hold and alerts you when the agent is ready
Live Activities & Tapbacks in CarPlay
Maps learns your frequent routes and alerts you about delays
“Visited Places” keeps track of restaurants, cafes, and trips
👉 Full coverage: NDTV Gadgets360 on iOS 26 features
Games App: Track all your games in one place with achievements, Apple Arcade, and challenges
Wallet: Digital ID support (US-only), boarding passes, luggage tracking
Apple Music: AutoMix like a DJ + Lyrics Translation
Photos: New Library & Collections layout, plus 3D “spatial” photo effects
Accessibility: Braille-focused design, motion sickness cues, customizable reading
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15 series
iPhone 16 series (16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e)
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air
iPhone SE (2nd Gen and newer)
Older models like iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are not supported.
👉 Device list confirmed by Times of India Tech.
Open Settings → General → Software Update
Tap Download and Install
Keep your iPhone charged and connected to Wi-Fi
Wait for the restart and setup
Apple also recommends backing up your device before updating.
👉 Apple Support – Back up iPhone
The iOS 26 release date India is officially September 15, 2025, at 10:30 PM IST. With its Liquid Glass design, smarter Siri, Live Translation, and advanced CarPlay, it’s a major leap for iPhone users.
If your iPhone is supported, prepare to back up, free up storage, and get ready for one of the most exciting iOS rollouts yet.
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This article is super helpful! It’s exactly what I needed – clear details on iOS 26’s release, features, and compatibility. Really appreciate the breakdown, especially the list of supported devices. Makes planning the update much easier!Growagardenroblox