iOS 26 release date expected at Tuesday's Apple Event: Check to see if your iPhone is compatible for the update

Here is a 196-word summary of the news article: Apple is expected to release iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 shortly after its upcoming iPhone 17 event on September 9th. The new operating system updates will bring significant changes, including a redesigned "Liquid Glass" interface with new app icons and button styles. Key iOS 26 features include a revamped Phone app, real-time translation, poll creation in group chats, more customizable lock screens, and camera app improvements. However, not all iPhones will be compatible - the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max from 2018 will not support the update. Compatible iPhones include models from the iPhone 11 and later. Meanwhile, compatible iPads include the iPad Pro (3rd gen and later), iPad Air (3rd gen and later), iPad (8th gen and later), and iPad mini (5th gen and later). Users with unsupported iPhones can continue using their devices, but will miss out on security updates and new features. iOS 26 is expected to roll out to compatible devices around mid-September, shortly after the iPhone 17 launch event.