iOS 26: 26 New Features for Apple’s New iPhone Software Update | WSJ
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Apple’s latest iPhone software iOS26 is the biggest visual makeover in years. New features include Liquid Glass, a built-in assistant to screen your calls, hold assist and more. AI features like live translation in calls and FaceTimes require Apple Intelligence, which only runs on iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
WSJ’s Joanna Stern shows you what’s new—and how to turn off the changes you don’t like.
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I have to repeat this - you went a little fast for an old school girl. Thanks
0:00 iOS26
0:35 Lessen the glass
watching this because i stayed on ios 18 until the 18.7.8 screentime bug killing me
1:10 Glassify your home screen
1:34 Revert your phone app
Move the search bar back to the dam top of the screen like it was before the update, why does Apple change things without giving people options, stop this, I’ve been buying apple products for over 10yrs, it’s like they don’t respect their customers and change simple navigating features for no reason which is so frustrating, I use my iPhone for personal and business and feel like every update forces me to learn to operate an entire new system, that I didn’t ask for, just to get through my day, from changing the way I hold and use my phone with regards to typing single or double handed to the way I’m pulling up directions in order to get to work, iPhone is streamline and has been since day 1 but if you keep changing the way people navigate through the phone, its no longer an intuitive design.
1:53 Call screening
2:34 Hold assist
They removed the Genmoji
3:18 Live translate calls
4:00 Filter unknown senders
Anyone installing new IOS 26- you will need to proof your age by uploading a passport or a credit card (not debit card) and wont be able using many apps and websites until then
4:32 Add messages backgrounds
5:04 Add a poll to messages
Worse IOS cover I’ve ever stumbled across.. did not help at at
5:22 Adjust snooze time
5:36 Ask about screenshots
Imagine trying see what on you display on in sunlight
6:00 Re-learn the camera app
6:24 Turn on adaptive power
iOS is designed for people with 3 chromosomes
6:44 More tips and tricks
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See that’s why I don’t want to download because of the notes switch up
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I detect a strong and pungent corporate odor...
@OrvulumI don’t have Genmoji
@i_am_slow_motionI appreciate all the info but I have to say that pretending to drink alcohol throughout the video was in poor taste
@masumiarita5578Tip #1: delete ios 26 and reinstall ios 18
@icouchYou are so adorable
@LetsbEnemiesThis is terrible. It literally made my camera worse. It’s more blurry than ever and it doesn’t focus. Good anymore.
@whoamarcelusthe features, delivery and pun is spot on Joanna 😊
@mintyurban14006I’ve been an android and iOS user for over a decade now and I can say that this is an android 😂
@EkeirashavoneA lot of these came out before
@Skilletfoot14cheers 😂
@judithbrowerThank you
@Ghost-tc2gjThank you this was very informative
@Ghost-tc2gji didn't like the liquid glass and translucent features
@SUL-KSAI HATE THE UPDATES!!!!! I'm taking my iPhone down & get a REAL phone tomorrow! I HAVE HAD IT WITH THE LAST UPDAT!
@gonetoofar8143“Now I can’t find anything” 💀💀
@NoahMcNairon the message backround where your says “backgrounds” mine says “photo’s”. What should I do?
@rott3n.gu1sSince installing IOS 26, my phone app says I have unreviewed messages or unacknowledged calls, EVEN THOUGH I’ve:
-Deleted all messages and recent calls
- went into settings and iCloud then messages and deleted everything and turned off syncing.
Any suggestions how to get rid of that stupid red dot????
The funniest thing is that half of the settings in accessibility are backwards.
Differentiate WITHOUT color, actually “solely relies on color to convey information.”
What???
The worst part is that there’s no additional settings for it, so what does it actually, do??
Amazing
@leighschinaia6712Apple should call IOS 26 “Liquid Garbage”
@bkkmj4250Worst iOS ever! Apple was always known for great user interface, but last 15 years its worse and worse. My next phone will be after 18 years Android
@ultrad11Joanna Stern is the best!
@jeffwilbur2784Why does my phone not have all of these options
@macywillman4776IOass 26
@mrivera3046Great job!! You’re very entertaining 😂
@randycathyquintanilla7948What a f’n joke on iOS 26 update 😡 … you now have to slide to turn off alarms now Grrr‼️
Changing iPhone icons is called an update now 😡
How many 10yr olds you used to create this inept update???
I can’t extend the glassy clock 😢
@robinsmith4958Update sucks
@LukasLamar-k5vI’ve got a tip for Apple regarding iOS 26. Fire whoever cleared this for release.
@derekwhyle1884Cant extend my clock lol
@drewcguitarsThis girl is a gem lol
@TheDaoOfRescueThats seriously helpful
@BasitKhan-jr5rxThis was funny and informative 😂❤
@IAMAYESHAJAEI use split screen frequently. Took me a while to figure out how to use the new way but it is several steps instead of one. I hate iOS 26.
@millywoods543Top number 1 tip: don’t install it
@XiikiBest IOS video of the year. Give this girl a raise!
@lukecheneyInformative and entertaining! Very well done.
@HFCgeneralContractoriOS 26 = Windows Vista 👎👎 bugs, slow, battery consumption. Terrible.
@greenjam5221