apple Unveils iOS 26 with New iPhone Features⁤ and Apple⁤ Intelligence

⁢‍ Updated June 10, 2025

Apple has⁣ previewed its upcoming iOS 26 operating ⁣system, showcasing‌ a range of new features and updates for iPhones. the declaration came during Apple’s annual Worldwide ⁢Developers Conference (WWDC).

According to Apple, iOS 26⁣ delivers “a beautiful ​new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to apps users rely on ⁢every day.” A key element is the “Liquid Glass” software⁤ design, which‌ aims to provide a‌ greater focus on content with a new level of ‌vitality⁣ across controls, navigation, app icons and widgets.

Apple's Liquid Glass design in ⁣iOS 26

Apple will bring a new ⁤software design called⁢ “Liquid Glass” as part of iOS 26. (apple)

the tab ⁣bar within apps​ like Apple Music, News, and Podcasts ⁢will dynamically adjust in size as‍ users scroll.The Camera app layout is‌ simplified, and Safari webpages will‌ fill⁢ the iPhone screen, ​maintaining access ‍to ‌frequently used⁤ actions.

Updates to the Phone app will consolidate Favorites, Recents, and Voicemails. A new “Hold Assist” feature will notify users⁤ when ‍a live agent⁣ joins the call after‌ being placed on hold. Messages will gain ‍features to screen communications from unknown senders, placing them in a separate folder. Users‍ can also create polls ‍and customize conversation backgrounds.

A‍ view of a poll⁤ within ‍Messages

A view of⁣ a poll within Messages (Apple)

iOS 26 integrates more Apple Intelligence‍ features,​ including “Live ⁤Translation” for Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, providing AI-powered translations. Users with compatible iPhones ⁤can also ask ChatGPT questions about on-screen content and search for similar images and products using Google,‍ Etsy, ⁢or other supported apps.