iOS 26 is expected to receive a major design overhaul with design elements from the visionOS operating system under the project name 'Solarium.'
The design revamp may include translucent, glass-inspired aesthetics, floating on-screen windows, and rounded interface elements.
New iOS 26 interfaces might feature more rounded corners, pill-shaped navigation bars, and glossy, glass-like visuals.
Apple plans to update built-in apps with the redesigned interface and provide design guidelines for third-party apps.
Navigation options in iOS 26 will be streamlined for a simpler user experience across Apple's operating systems.
AI features in iOS 26 include battery management, updated Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence, and Google Gemini integration.
Personalized Siri features are expected to be introduced, enhancing tasks, screen awareness, and deeper app integration.
An upcoming gaming app on iOS 26 will replace Game Center and offer enhanced functionalities like in-game communication and achievements.
New features for existing apps on iOS 26 include automatic translations in Messages, full-screen animated art in Music, and markdown support in Notes.
Among other updates, iOS 26 may introduce AirPods Live Translate, captive Wi-Fi portal sync, health coating in the Health app, and Accessibility improvements.