iOS 26 was released on Monday, September 15, 2025. Apple announced the update at its September 9 event, and it became available as a free update around 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time) on that day. This release follows Apple's typical pattern of launching iOS updates on the Monday after their September event. iOS 26 brings a major redesign and a range of new features for iPhones globally.