Revolutionary novelty: iOS 26 brings transparent designs and live translation!

Revolutionary novelty: iOS 26 brings transparent designs and live translation!

Welt, Deutschland - Apple has presented the new iOS 26 operating system, which will bring a number of revolutionary features for iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. According to Welt The change to year-based versions: iOS 26, iPad 26 and Macos 26 will now be. This decision was made to create consistency and clarity for the users, while the software continues to be continuously improved.

A highlight of the new design is the innovative material "Liquid Glass", which enables translucent user interfaces and reacts dynamically to the background. This ensures a modern and appealing look-and feeling that expression both in the lock screen and in the home screen. Icons and widgets have also received a new, transparent option that is integrated in the customizable user interfaces.

expanded functionalities in apps

iOS 26 brings significant updates of central applications. The camera app was provided with a simplified user interface that focuses on photography and video. Users can now easily access other modes by wiping. The photo app offers two separate views for libraries and collections that facilitate the management of pictures.

In addition, the telephone app is redesigned. It now enables functions such as call screening and holding assist, which means that users are no longer disturbed by unwanted calls. Group chats in the news app receive a survey function and the possibility of displaying unknown senders separately. In addition, users can personalize news backgrounds.

The live translation function for chats and Facetime calls is another central feature of iOS 26. This function runs entirely on the device, which increases the safety and privacy of the users, since no data has to be sent to the cloud. Apple Music now also offers the opportunity to translate song texts live and use a new car mix option.

improvements in Apple Maps and more

Apple Maps has also been updated to learn preferred pendulum routes and to warn users in the event of delays. This function is based on artificial intelligence and promises to significantly improve navigation. In the area of ​​the games, a new app was introduced, which summarizes the entire game library and Apple Arcade games to make the gaming experience even more extensive.

For iPads, IPADOS 26 introduces a real window management system that offers new possibilities for adapting and placing applications. The audio and video production on the iPad is also upgraded, including a flexible audio input control per app, which is likely to make creative projects easier.

Apple has also announced that iOS 26 will be available as a free software update for iPhones of models 11 and new ones in autumn. Users can look forward to an improved experience, supported by the new Apple Intelligence functions and a public beta that will be provided next month, as on the Apple Newsroom described.