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[Epic] iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Migration
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Description

This is a parent task to collect all the iOS26 and iPadOS26 issues with the betas released at WWDC 2025.

Background

Apple announced iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 update in June 2025. We will need to make some design and navigational improvements to support the new OS changes. There will also be a time period of around 6 months where we will need to ensure all changes & new features work on both iOS 18 and iOS 26.

Tasks
  • @Engineers Run the app on Xcode 26 beta. Fix compiler issues if necessary and open a PR with these fixes to get the app running.
  • @Engineers Create an Experimental build with Xcode 26 when public betas are available.
  • @Designer reviews app on iOS 26 & iPadOS 26
    • Which custom elements need complete redesign versus minimal compliance?
    • What design changes are needed so we can continue using system elements?
    • iPadOs changes
    • Widgets (verify clear glass and tinted look)
    • App icon(verify clear glass and tinted look)
  • @Designer creates figma created for changes
  • @Engineers & QA - Add subtasks here to fix particular UI and behavior bugs.
Timeline
  • Developer beta released in June 2025
  • Public betas expected in July 2025
    • Design review using public betas in July/August 2025
    • QA using public betas in July/August 2025
  • Updated developer betas expected in August 2025
  • iOS26 Release date is September 16, 2025
  • Estimated deadline for when we'll need to use the new XCode = April 2026

Event Timeline

Tsevener renamed this task from iOS19 and iPadOS19 issues to iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 issues.May 23 2025, 9:32 PM
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HNordeenWMF moved this task from Needs Triage to Up next on the Wikipedia-iOS-App-Backlog board.
Mazevedo renamed this task from iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 issues to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 issues.Jun 12 2025, 2:39 PM
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HNordeenWMF renamed this task from iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 issues to [Epic] iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Migration.Jun 26 2025, 3:31 PM
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Experimental build is 7.8.0 (270). Please design review on a device with iOS 26 beta installed.