Get ready for the newest operating systems for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac! Apple has released iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, bringing a big redesign and powerful new tools to your devices. The biggest change you'll notice right away is the new look, called Liquid Glass. This new design makes icons, menus, and controls look translucent and fluid—like actual glass—giving your screen a fresh, modern, and consistent feel across all your Apple products. Whether you're working on a school project on your Mac or studying on your iPad, the experience feels more connected than ever before.
You might be wondering why the names jumped from versions to iOS 26. Apple made this change to simplify and bring consistency to their entire family of operating systems. Before, each product's software had a different version number (like iOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 12), which could be confusing. By switching to a year-based naming system (the last two digits of the year 2026), it's now much easier to know which software is the most current and to understand that all devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more—are getting a yearly update at the same time. This new naming makes tracking the latest tech updates easier.
Initial testing by some Barrington 220 users has confirmed that macOS 26 is running smoothly with no noticeable conflicts. We will soon be making macOS 26 available for everyone and encourage you to upgrade as soon as possible. If you're still on macOS 15 and don't have access to macOS 26 yet, please update to the latest version of macOS 15 necessary to ensure you have the latest security updates.
Finally, since Apple has removed access to older versions of iOS and iPadOS, we strongly encourage you to update your iPads and any work or personal iPhone—upgrading is the only way to take advantage of the latest features and essential security protection.
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