Apple’s iOS 26 introduces significant updates for iPhone users. The standout Liquid Glass redesign is available on all iPhones compatible with iOS 26, but several new features require newer iPhone models and Apple Intelligence integration.
Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:
Visual intelligence with screenshots: Requires iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
Live translation in Messages, FaceTime, Phone: Requires iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
Lock Screen 3D effect: Requires iPhone 12 or newer.
Shortcuts actions with AI powers: Requires iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
MacDailyNews Take: Much more, with screenshots, in the full article, but it’s safe to say that if you want all of the new iOS 26 features, you’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
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