Don't Like iOS 26? Here are 18 Features That Might Change Your Mind

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more.

The new year is almost here, and for millions of iPhone users it's time to get acquainted with iOS 26. Whether you opened a shiny new device over the holidays, or you're upgrading an older model, this new operating system has plenty of bells and whistles to get used to from brand new Apple Intelligence features to the slick new Liquid Glass Design. However, in my opinion the best features are the ones that are hiding under the surface.