• Faster & Smoother Animations Navigation feels quicker and more fluid compared to iOS 18, making even older iPhones (11, 12, 13) feel refreshed.
• Charging Time Estimates When plugged in, iPhones now show exactly how long until 80%, 90%, or 100% charge — handy when in a rush.
• Anti-Spam Call Protection Unknown callers must provide their name and reason before the phone rings, reducing spam and scam attempts.
• On-Screen Visual Intelligence Highlight objects in screenshots or on-screen to instantly search for products, items, or info related to what you see.
• Bottom Search Bars New search bars at the bottom of Settings and Messages improve accessibility on larger devices.
• Adaptive Power Mode Automatically saves battery by lowering brightness, delaying background tasks, or enabling Low Power Mode at 20%.
• Enhanced Web Apps If a website is shared to the Home Screen, it automatically opens full-screen like a native app, providing better integration and a native-like experience.

This article summarizes the most impactful iOS 26 features (Sept 2025). Information is based on beta testing and expected public release notes. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners.