Five iOS 26 features that I've been using on my Android phone for years

Apple's WWDC introduced several flashy updates, but Android users might feel a little deja vu. This is how iOS 26's features stack up against Android's legacy.

Apple's WWDC annual developer conference signaled the first major redesign of iOS since 2013, with flashy demos of iOS 26's Liquid Glass design and AI-driven features. Apple sometimes takes its time bringing features to its many surfaces, but when it does, it's often a highly polished and well-considered take on a familiar theme. 

Let's unpack a few ways where Apple is catching up, and how they stack up against their Android counterpart.

1. Call Screening and Hold Assist

Apple's new Call Screening automatically answers unknown numbers in the background, transcribing caller responses in real time. Hold Assist detects hold music, mutes the call, and alerts you when a live agent ...