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- Join Senior Planet live four-week Zoom series Tuesdays 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT, Sept 16 to Oct 7, to learn iOS 26 basics.
- Expect a new visual liquid glass design, relocated Camera app features, and clear step-by-step guidance during sessions.
- Apple now names iOS by release year, so iPhone jumps from iOS 18 to iOS 26, with notable accessibility improvements.
Smartphone users have all asked themselves the same question countless times- to update or not to update? While updating your operating system is always recommended for security purposes, bigger updates can cause that unsettling “this looks really different” feeling. Apple’s forthcoming iOS 26 is no different, but don’t worry, Senior Planet is here to help!
Got Questions?
Senior Planet is running a limited series on Apple’s new iOS 26 operating system for iPhone that will cover the ins-and-outs of what you can expect when you update. This event will run on Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT from September 16 to October 7. Join us!
We’ll cover basic features of the new update and highlight changes like:
- The new visual appearance, dubbed “liquid glass”
- Where features are now located in the Camera app
- Accessibility improvements
17, 18, 19…26?
Feeling like you missed a few updates? You’re not alone! With this release, Apple is changing how it names its operating systems to align with the release year. This latest update is for 2025-2026, hence iOS 26. This means iPhone users will jump from iOS 18 to iOS 26.
Class details
Join a Senior Planet trainer for a live Zoom demonstration of Apple’s new iOS 26 for iPhone. This 4-week series will guide you through the basics of the update, including the new “liquid glass” design, changes in the Camera app, and accessibility upgrades designed to make your iPhone even easier to use. You’ll get step-by-step instruction and helpful tips to feel confident navigating your updated iPhone. Details are below for times and dates.
Want to learn more about smartphones? Did you miss the series, or want to review what was covered later? Check out seniorplanet.org/smartphones!
Your Turn
Have you updated to iOS 26? Let us know what you think!
Nicole Alcime is the Senior Manager of Virtual Program Experiences for Senior Planet from AARP. Since joining in 2022, she has helped manage Senior Planet’s online programs. Nicole is based in New Jersey and enjoys reading in her free time, with Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers being one of her favorite books.
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