iOS 26 dropped on Monday for iPhone users looking to completely revamp the look of their phone. That means the long-awaited arrival of Liquid Glass is finally here.

If you want to update, it's pretty simple. iOS 26 is available now for all compatible iPhones as a free software update. Apple has a detailed page on its website if you need more information, but the steps are remarkably straightforward.

How to upgrade to iOS 26: iOS 26 and Liquid Glass is finally here. Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Werth

First, back up your phone .

Plug in your phone and make sure you're connected to WiFi. (The download will require power and a good connection.)

Go into your Settings > General, then click on Software Update.

From there, choose iOS 26 and download/install the update.

So, why

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