iOS 26: A Deep Dive into Apple’s latest Update
This article details the key changes and features coming with iOS 26. Here’s a breakdown:
1. design Overhaul: “Liquid glass”
New Aesthetic: iOS 26 introduces a new translucent design called “Liquid Glass,” aiming for a more cohesive look across Apple’s operating systems. Apps and widgets appear clearer due too this openness.
Adaptability: The screen still supports both dark and light modes based on the environment.
Button Redesign: buttons in apps like Phone and Maps have a new “floating” design intended to be less distracting but still visible.
Controversy & Feedback: The design has been divisive, drawing comparisons to Microsoft’s Windows vista Aero. Apple has already responded to user feedback by reducing transparency in some areas.
2. New & Notable Features
Phone App Redesign: A unified screen for contacts,recent calls,and voicemail. Includes “Hold Assist” which notifies you when a live agent is available, allowing you to multitask while on hold.
Live Translation: Real-time translation during phone calls, FaceTime, and Messages conversations with people speaking different languages. (Expect some pauses during translation).
Polls in Group Chats: A new feature to easily create polls within group messages for swift decision-making.
Filtering Unknown Senders: Spam texts will be automatically filtered into a separate folder.
Visual Intelligence: A reverse image search feature. You can screenshot anything on your screen and use Visual Intelligence to find it (or similar items) online.
