7 iOS 26 Hidden Gems to Master Before iOS 27 Arrives

Apple made a much bigger leap than just the number change when it introduced iOS 26 last year — and we’re not just talking about the glassy design.

iOS 26 also brought a bunch of new and useful features that make the iPhone faster, smarter, and even just a little easier to use. 

Even though iOS 27 is just around the corner, most of us will still be rocking iOS 26 for a few more months, making it a great time to master some of the new features that are actually useful. 

Not everything is AI and Liquid Glass; there are a lot more features that you’ll want to learn about right now, so you can be ready for every new thing iOS comes our way. 

Whether you want help when calling companies, extra tools when taking a screenshot, or just handling spam calls and messages a little better, read on for 7 of the most useful iOS 26 features.