iOS 26 review: A practical, yet playful, update

Ars Technica
By Scharon HardingSep 17, 2025, 7:00 am705 ptsTop
iOS 26 became publicly available this week, ushering in a new OS naming system and the software’s most overhauled look since 2013. It may take time to get used to the new "Liquid Glass" look, but it’s easier to appreciate the pared-down controls. Beyond a glassy, bubbly new design, the update’s flashiest new…

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