# iOS 26: Fresh Features and Device Specifications
iOS 26 brings numerous updates to the iPhone, with the most notable being the innovative Liquid Glass redesign, accessible on all compatible devices. However, many new functionalities necessitate the latest iPhone models and upgraded Apple Intelligence capabilities. Below is a comprehensive summary of these features along with their device specifications.
## Visual Intelligence Through Screenshots
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
The visual intelligence capability, which made its debut with the iPhone 16 series, has been extended to encompass screenshots in iOS 26. Users can evaluate the contents of their screenshots for multiple tasks, including shopping or adding events to their calendars.
## Live Translation for Messages, FaceTime, Phone
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
Apple has improved its live translation features within Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app. This functionality enables real-time translation of texts and spoken dialogues, facilitating seamless communication across different languages.
## 3D Effect on Lock Screen
**Requires**: iPhone 12 or more recent
The Lock Screen in iOS 26 features not just the Liquid Glass design but also introduces a 3D effect that animates the time and image based on device movement, offering a vibrant visual experience.
## AI-Enhanced Shortcuts Actions
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
The Shortcuts app has acquired new actions that harness AI abilities, enabling users to generate images, summarize texts, and interact with Apple Intelligence models for improved functionality.
## Smart Suggestions and Organization in Reminders
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
The Reminders app now employs AI to propose tasks based on context from messages and emails, and it can autonomously categorize task lists, enhancing user productivity.
## Order Tracking in Apple Wallet
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
iOS 26 upgrades the order tracking feature in Apple Wallet by utilizing AI to extract tracking information from emails, making it more dependable and user-friendly without necessitating merchant involvement.
## Genmoji and Image Playground Enhancements
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
The Genmoji and Image Playground features receive substantial enhancements, allowing users to create personalized emojis and images with fresh styles, such as anime and watercolor, through AI tool integration.
## Background Creation and Poll Suggestions in Messages
**Requires**: iPhone 15 Pro or more recent
The Messages app in iOS 26 unveils new functionalities for crafting polls and personalizing backgrounds. Polls can be initiated on any iPhone, while AI-driven suggestions for polls and custom backgrounds are limited to newer models.
In summary, iOS 26 introduces a variety of groundbreaking features that improve user experience, particularly for those with the latest iPhone models. The integration of AI across multiple applications represents progress towards making the iPhone more intuitive and user-friendly.
