Apple will soon release iOS 26.4 with the much awaited, Apple Intelligence. This is personal intelligence integrated throughout your apps and experiences to simplify and accelerate everyday activities. The iOS 26.4 further has new tools to express yourself that help you enhance your writing, create personalized images, and express yourself in more ways than ever.
With the upcoming iOS, there will be new era for Siri, that is Siri is more natural, contextually relevant and personal to you. In addition to that, there will be ground breaking privacy- on-device processing combined with Private Cloud Compute that protects your privacy at every step.
So What All Will Be There In The iOS 26.4 Release
Apple promises that the iOS 26.4 Release will come with a number of much awaited features for iPhones. Apple plans to release the first iOS 26.4 developer beta around February 23, say reports across various tech forums. However it is worth mentioning here that, Apple is yet to share any kind of official details about the soon to be rolled out software update.
However rumor mills are running overtime and predicting what all is likely to be rolled out along with the iOS 26.4 update. Some are are talking about the Siri AI, the others about the increased security and a few others about the new set of emojis expressing various interesting ideas.
With the new software update, Apple will introduce new folders to the Freeform app, making it easier to organize boards and other content. It’s also expected to include Creator Studio’s AI enhancements and additional tools.
Another interesting update that will be rolled out with the iOS 26.4 release is that this system detects a phone has been stolen and then, it will then deny access to Apple’s online services.
Busy Year Ahead For Apple
Other than the iOS 26.4 release this year is set to be a busy one for Apple. The Company has a line-up of products that it plans to launch and sell in 2026 in both the Indian and International markets.
Among the major new releases by Apple in 2026 is the iPhone 17e. If leaks are to be believed, the Apple iPhone 17e will offer a 6.1-inch OLED display. The refresh rate will be 60Hz. The device will be powered by Apple A19 chip.
In terms of camera specifications, the Apple iPhone 17e will be a single 48MP camera on the back. At the front, the smartphone will offer a 12MP selfie camera.
It is likely that the device will feature a ‘Smart Island design’ which the tipster might have referred to as Apple Dynamic Island. The 3D face recognition might be offered in the iPhone 17e. Apple iPhone 17e expected to be priced in India starting from Rs. 64,990. Reports say that, the iPhone 17e will be unveiled in May 2026. However, Apple iPhone 16e was launched in February 2025.
Further, Apple is planning to launch a new low cost Macbook. This new model will run on the A18 Pro Chip from the iPhone 16 Pro instead of the usual M-series chips.
The device will come with a 12.9 inch display which is slightly smaller than the 13.6 inch MacBook Air. It may also be launched in bright colours like Blue, Pink, Silver and Yellow.
The new MacBook is expected to offer smooth performance along with long battery life like other Macbooks. The A18 Pro Chip has reportedly performed 43% better than the M1 in single core. It is almost equal in multicore performance. The new MacBook is likely to be priced between Rs.52,370 and Rs. 61,113 in India.
The much-awaited iPhone fold has reportedly been spotted by tech enthusiasts and will be creaseless iis likely to be launched this year. Yes, you read it right the new iPhone fold will sport a creaseless screen.
However, there is bad news, the creaseless screen will come with a hefty price tag. It could literally burn a hole in your pocket. But it is among the major and much awaited new releases by Apple in 2026.
According to a report engineers have created a “crease-free design” for the iPhone Fold, and the product cycle has now moved past the experimental stage to pre-mass production mode.
The phone reportedly will not have a face recognition. It is likely to have a finger-sensor for security lock and unlock. This according to many tech enthusiasts will be a welcome change. The finger sensor will likely be on the right side of the phone that is near the volume control. This feature of iPhone fold has been leaked recently and is being much discussed in various forums.
It has been further reported that the first 100 phones have already been manufactured and are being tested by various experts. It could likely be launched in September 2026. Reports further point to the fact that Apple has partnered with the Korean tech-giant Samsung to manufacture the special screens of the iPhone fold. A report by Fubon Research says that the iPhone Fold could cost as much as $2,399 (which roughly converts to Rs. 2.15 lakh) This means that the phone will be the most expensive in the market.
With the capabilities provided by Apple Intelligence, this year marks the start of a new era for Siri. Get things done effortlessly with built-in intelligence features that make Siri more helpful to you every day.
Apple Intelligence with Siri and integrated LLM (Large Language Model) Built into your iPhone, iPad and Mac to help you communicate, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. Designed with groundbreaking privacy at every step.
LLM Siri would be able to hold conversations and provide human-like responses to questions, plus the assistant would be capable of completing complex tasks, say reports. However the exact date of release is yet to be confirmed.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple plans to release the first developer beta version of iOS 26.4 on February 23. If that happens, a public beta should follow shortly after, either by the end of February or in early March. iPhone users are eagerly waiting for the update since the features that are rolling out are much awaited and have remarkable novelty.
