Your iPhone is getting a big upgrade. 10 best features I can't wait to use in iOS 26

It's that time of year again: iPhone users (and curious Android users, including myself) are presented with Apple's latest lineup of features and services at WWDC and have to decide if updating to the latest iOS 26 (rebranded from iOS 19) beta is worth it.

Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before installing iOS 26)

Looking through the best new features on iOS 26, one thing is certain: AI has taken a backseat (less flashy, but still useful), and practicality is back in front. From the way users interact with group chats to how they pay with their phones, the upcoming version of the iPhone software is all about streamlining daily experiences and giving existing users more reasons to stick to Apple's apps and ...