The next big iPhone update is on the horizon and new features have just been announced for what will be in it.

OS 26.2 is currently in beta testing. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics for Apple Music,

Apple is reportedly testing a new kind of official iPhone case that doesn’t just protect—it interacts. According to a tip via MacRumors, the company is working on a “touch-sensitive layer” built into protective cases for upcoming Pro models.

Apple’s latest iPhone software is iOS 26. Released in mid-September, it was followed by a small bug-fix update in the form of iOS 26.0.1. Now, there’s the first major update, with new features as well as bug fixes — though there are dozens of security issues addressed here, too.

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The shorter version—available in bright shades like orange, pink, yellow, and turquoise—costs $149.95 and can be worn on the wrist or attached to a bag as a charm. The cross-body version comes in blue, brown, or black. That extra fabric will cost you, with a price of $229.95.

Millions of Apple users can now use their device to replace passports, drivers licenses, state IDs, and credit cards.

As part of the new iOS 26.1 software update available in November, it is a little harder to dismiss your snooze button. When your alarm sounds off now, iPhone users will see a “slide to stop” feature that replaces the previous “stop” button.