Apple has officially launched IOS 26 which is packed with powerful new features that take the versatility of the iPhone to the next level. Here we will know about what is new in it.
Lock Screen & Home Screen Customization in IOS 26 Feature Details Personalized Lock Screens Add widgets, change fonts, customize background colors Live Wallpapers Interactive and animated lock screen effects Home Screen Customization Place icons anywhere (freeform grid), color and tint options for icons
New Windowing System & Multitasking in IOS 26 Feature Details App Resizing Drag to resize apps freely like on macOS Window Tiling Snap apps to edges/corners for multitasking layout Exposé & Stage Manager Overhead view of open apps; advanced multitasking with external display
Apple Intelligence (AI Features) in IOS 26 Feature Details Live Translation Real-time translation inside apps Writing Tools Rewrite, proofread, summarize within Notes, Mail, Safari Image Playground AI image generation (emoji-style, illustration, animation) inside apps Smart Script Handwriting conversion + predictive text suggestions Genmoji AI-generated custom emoji using prompts Personal Context Siri understands user context and on-device information
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Files, Preview and Pencil Support in IOS 26 Feature Details New Files App More like macOS Finder; folder nesting, quick preview, tagging Dock Folders Create and manage folders directly in the dock Preview App New system Preview app, view PDFs, annotate with Apple Pencil Smart Script Support Integrates with Notes & Preview for handwriting recognition
Audio, Video and Gaming Improvements in IOS 26 Feature Details Background Tasks Audio/video processing continues in background Mic Input Selection App-level microphone control Voice Isolation Blocks ambient noise during FaceTime or calls Apple Games App Central hub for Apple Arcade and Game Center games Local Game Streaming Stream from console/PC to iPad locally (like PS Remote Play)
New Apps & Utilities in IOS 26 App/Feature Details Journal App Log daily thoughts, mood, photos, health data Calculator App First time on iPad; includes 3D graphing + Apple Pencil Math Notes Math Notes Write equations, get answers instantly in handwritten math Home App Widgets Control smart devices directly from Home Screen
Messages, Phone & Share Features in IOS 26 Feature Details Messages App Add effects to backgrounds, schedule messages, new Tapbacks Apple Cash Send/receive money inside Messages Phone App (Cellular iPads) Hold Assist to auto-navigate IVRs, voicemail transcription
Accessibility Features in IOS 26 Feature Details Eye Tracking Control iPad with just your eyes Accessibility Reader Enhanced reading experience for vision-impaired users Braille Access Better support for braille keyboards and displays Share Accessibility Settings Sync accessibility preferences across devices
Apple Intelligence Supported Devices in IOS 26 Device Apple Intelligence Support iPad Pro (M1, M2, M4) Supported iPad Air (M2 only) Supported iPad Air (M1) Not supported iPad Pro (A12Z or earlier) Not supported
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