when will the ios 26 update come out

iOS 26 was officially released on September 15, 2025. This update features the most significant redesign in years, introducing a new "Liquid Glass" design language with enhanced AI functionalities and many new features. It was made available as a free download for supported iPhone models starting from the iPhone 11 series and later, including the iPhone 17 models which come preinstalled with iOS 26. The release generally follows Apple's typical rollout schedule starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on the release date.