Apple has released iOS 26 to the public, with the new operating system arriving with its new Liquid Glass appearance.

Apple has made sure that iPads dating back as far as six years are compatible with iPadOS 26. This goes right back to the 5th-gen iPad mini and 3rd-gen iPad Air that were both released in March 2019.

Prepare your iPhone for iOS 26 with this essential guide. Learn how to back up, free storage, and avoid update issues.