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In addition to dedicating time to introduce its first major design overhaul in over a decade—dubbed the “Liquid Glass” design language—Apple has also made substantial refinements to the functionality of iOS 26, with notable enhancements across frequently used apps such as Phone, Apple Maps, CarPlay, FaceTime, and Camera.
Under the new Liquid Glass aesthetic, many interface elements in iOS 26 dynamically adapt to environmental cues and themes, adjusting brightness, transparency, and other visual properties in real time. Apple emphasizes that usability and interface intuitiveness have been significantly elevated, incorporating spatial photo effects akin to those found in Vision Pro. These effects leverage the AI-driven “Apple Intelligence” system to analyze photo depth and render a more immersive, three-dimensional viewing experience.
In the redesigned Phone app, recent calls and voicemail messages are now unified within a single tab, with frequently contacted individuals displayed prominently at the top. Voicemail content is automatically summarized using Apple Intelligence, and a new Call Screen feature allows the AI to answer calls on the user’s behalf, presenting the caller’s identity and a transcript preview on screen—helping users decide whether to engage. This feature echoes similar call-screening capabilities previously introduced on Android by Google.
The Messages app introduces customizable backgrounds and a group voting feature, while also supporting monetary transfers via Apple Cash within group chats. Apple has also announced plans to roll out spam message filtering in upcoming updates. FaceTime sees its core controls relocated to the bottom-right corner for easier access during video calls.
The Camera app interface has been streamlined—defaulting to a minimalist photo and video capture mode. Users can swipe laterally to access portrait, slo-mo, and other modes, while vertical swipes allow adjustments to settings like resolution and frame rate. The Photos app also gains a more fluid interface for switching between albums and collections, and Apple Intelligence enhances natural language photo search.
In Apple Maps, the system learns frequently traveled routes and suggests faster alternatives when available. It proactively notifies users of traffic changes—such as accidents or rush hour congestion—and recommends alternate paths. Importantly, all machine learning occurs on-device, with no data uploaded or stored externally, reinforcing Apple’s privacy-first approach. The app also receives expanded place information across more locations.
The updated CarPlay interface introduces widget support and modifies incoming call behavior to prevent fullscreen interruptions during navigation. Estimated arrival times are more prominently displayed. The forthcoming CarPlay Ultra interface, previously announced, will also adopt the Liquid Glass design and is set to launch across a broader range of vehicle brands.
Other updates include the integration of real-time translation across more apps—including Phone, FaceTime, and Messages—enabling live, one-on-one language interpretation. Within Apple Music, real-time translation helps users understand the meaning behind foreign-language songs and podcasts. A new AutoMix feature, powered by Apple Intelligence, enables users to automatically blend songs into customized remixes based on musical preferences.
Apple Pay enhancements include expanded support for digital car keys in Wallet, broader availability of digital IDs across U.S. states, and the ability to guide users to the correct boarding gate when storing airline tickets—currently limited to U.S. airports. Additional features include loyalty point tracking, installment payments, and AI-powered order delivery tracking.
A new standalone Games app has been introduced, spun off from the App Store, to better serve Apple’s growing gaming audience. The app allows users to browse and download Apple Arcade titles, view their game history and achievements, and engage in score-based challenges with friends.
iOS 26 will be available on all devices currently supporting iOS 18. However, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR will no longer be eligible for the upgrade.
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