'iOS 26' distribution begins, here is the list of compatible iPhones

iOS 26 , announced at the developer conference
New versions of Apple's software platforms are available today - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/new-versions-of-apples-software-platforms-are-available-today/
New Apple Intelligence features are available today - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/new-apple-intelligence-features-are-available-today/
iOS 26: Here's the list of iPhone models compatible with the update - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/15/ios-26-supports-these-recent-iphones-but-drops-three-models/
iOS 26, the latest operating system for iPhone, is now available. The update file is 12.32GB in size and can be updated via 'General' -> 'Software Update' in the Settings app.

Apple releases the latest version of iOS every September, and each time it drops support for some iPhones. Please note that iOS 26 will no longer support the following iPhones:
・iPhone XS Max
・iPhone XR

The list of iPhones that are compatible with iOS 26 is as follows. Please note that only iPhones 15 Pro and later are compatible with Apple Intelligence, a personal AI.
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・iPhone Air
・iPhone 17 Pro
・iPhone 17 Pro Max
・iPhone 16e
・iPhone 16
・iPhone 16 Plus
・iPhone 16 Pro
・iPhone 16 Pro Max
・iPhone 15
・iPhone 15 Plus
・iPhone 15 Pro
・iPhone 15 Pro Max
・iPhone 14
・iPhone 14 Plus
・iPhone 14 Pro
・iPhone 14 Pro Max
・iPhone 13
・iPhone 13 mini
・iPhone 13 Pro
・iPhone 13 Pro Max
・iPhone 12
・iPhone 12 mini
・iPhone 12 Pro
・iPhone 12 Pro Max
・iPhone 11
・iPhone 11 Pro
・iPhone 11 Pro Max
・iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

iOS 26 adds a number of AI-related features, such as the ability to summarize voicemail messages using AI and the 'Live Translation' feature, which can interpret voice messages in real time. The new features and design changes added in iOS 26 are summarized in the article below.
'iOS 26' has arrived, naming conventions have been changed, and a large number of AI features have been added, such as 'Image generation with ChatGPT,' 'Voicemail AI summary function,' and 'Real-time interpretation function' - GIGAZINE

You can find out more about the upgrades to Apple's native apps, such as Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet, by checking out the article below.
iOS 26 brings major upgrades to Apple's native apps, including Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet - GIGAZINE

In addition, iOS 26 adds 20 new features to Apple Intelligence, the personal AI. The following article summarizes what the new features are.
Summary of 20 new features implemented in Apple Intelligence in iOS 26 - GIGAZINE

Along with iOS 26, iPadOS 26 , macOS Tahoe , watchOS 26 , tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 have also been released.
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A summary of useful features of iOS 26, such as 'Make app icons transparent,' 'Restore screenshot settings,' 'Set your favorite audio file as a ringtone,' and 'Make the lock screen clock bigger' - GIGAZINE
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