With the release of the iOS 26 public beta, iPhone users can explore exciting new features set to enhance their devices. Among the highlights is the Liquid Glass interface, promising a fresh visual experience. Another anticipated addition is the Call Screening feature in the Phone app, which helps manage unwanted calls by screening unknown numbers, allowing users to decide whether to answer.
Real-time translation is another standout feature, enabling seamless communication across languages during calls and messages. Users can enjoy automatic text translations, enhancing conversations with international contacts.
Apple’s Visual Intelligence also sees improvements, offering new capabilities like enhanced screenshot options, allowing users to search, translate, or create calendar events directly from their screen captures.
For those with an iPhone 12 or later, spatial photos bring a 3D-like effect to images, adding depth and dynamism to lock screens and home screens.
Messages app receives significant updates, including a polling feature for group chats, making decision-making easier. Additionally, users can now send Apple Cash in group texts, streamlining financial transactions among friends.
Lastly, iOS 26 enhances text message management with a feature that filters out unknown senders, relegating them to a separate list to minimize distractions. This aims to keep spam and unwanted texts at bay while ensuring important notifications are not missed.
