The 14 best new features coming to iOS 26 and macOS 26

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Beta testing then gets underway, before a full release later in the year--typically September for iOS to coincide with the launch of the new iPhones. At WWDC 2025, Apple has announced some sweeping changes to its software platforms, as well as a shift in numbering. All of this year's releases will be version 26, to match the year 2026 that they'll last until, and to keep more consistency across devices. Here are the key new iOS 26 and macOS features, and how you can sign up to test these updates ahead of their full release.