What is Apple's new Liquid Glass visual theme?

Liquid Glass is a new visual theme that makes the interface more 'glassy' with transparent and semi-transparent elements, and with icons and widgets that react to the background and movement, creating a sense of depth.

What new AI-based features are included in the update?

The system now integrates Apple Intelligence features that allow for real-time translation during calls, and also improve the 'visual' part of the intelligence for screen recognition and working with visual content.

Which iPhones are supported by the new update?

The update is available for most modern iPhones, starting with the iPhone 11 and newer, including all versions of the iPhone SE from the second generation onwards.

Which iPhone models will not receive the new update?

The new update is not supported on the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max models.

What other notable changes are in the update?

Other changes include redesigned Phone and Messages apps, new features in CarPlay, Music, and Maps, as well as improved battery autonomy with an adaptive power mode and expanded usage reports.

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Apple introduced a new visual theme called Liquid Glass. The interface has become more "glassy": transparent elements, neat semi-transparent menus, buttons, icons and widgets react to background, movement and light. This is not just cosmetics - the design changes the perception of the interface, making it deeper and visually more interesting.

Apple Intelligence Integration / AI Features

The system gets new capabilities with AI. Real-time translation for calls, FaceTime and messages has been added. The "visual" part of intelligence has also been improved: screen recognition, suggestions and work with visual content have become "smarter".

Updated Phone and Messages apps

The Phone app has a new system for filtering unknown calls, the conversation screen has been redesigned, and a Hold Assist function has been added, which allows you to put a call on hold and notify the other person when you're ready.

Messages has added options for background images in chats, the ability to create polls, and custom background settings.

New features in CarPlay, Music, Maps and Wallet

The CarPlay interface has been adapted to the new design, notification readability has been improved, and Live Activities and Tapback reactions have been added to messages.

In Music - song lyrics synchronization, improvements in album cover display, possibly more expressive interface elements.

Maps and Wallet have new features related to route estimates, real-time information, flight notifications, boarding passes, and more.

Improved battery autonomy and management

An adaptive power mode has been added, along with expanded battery usage reports and tips on what's consuming the most power.

Device support and limitations

The update is available for most modern iPhones: starting with iPhone 11 and newer, including all SE versions from the second generation onward. However, iPhone XR, XS and XS Max are not supported.

Some features, especially those related to Apple Intelligence, will only work on more powerful devices.

Other notable changes

Journals - ability to keep multiple journals, embedded images, map recordings, show entries based on location.
Changes in how the lock screen, widgets, camera interface, etc. are displayed.

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