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Apple Shares List of Nearly 200 Changes in iOS 26

After releasing iOS 26 today, Apple has shared a list of nearly 200 changes included in the software update, ranging from new features to minor tweaks.

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Keep in mind that 200 changes does not mean 200 new features. The list contains even the smallest of changes across the operating system and Apple's built-in apps.

The vast majority of the changes in the list have already received lots of attention. Here are a few small changes that went somewhat under the radar:

  • eSIM Quick Transfer now requires Face ID or Touch ID, with no passcode fallback, when Stolen Device Protection is active.
  • In the Messages app, there is now a Drafts folder/filter.
  • In the Podcasts app, there are more listening speeds, ranging from 0.5x to 3x. You can save your preferred speed per podcast.

Apple also shared equivalent lists for iPadOS 26 and macOS 26.

Throughout the week, we will be highlighting many of the new features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and Apple's other software updates, so stay tuned.

Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26
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Top Rated Comments

Sputman99 Avatar
27 weeks ago
Please let me turn off the thin lines around buttons - what were they thinking
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
klasma Avatar
27 weeks ago

The list contains even the smallest of changes across the operating system and Apple's built-in apps.
I don’t think they are listing all the new bugs, which I suspect are more than 200.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
27 weeks ago

Well, I installed it but I’m already bored…🫩
might need to look elsewhere mate, phone's not gonna fix your problems
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
27 weeks ago
Well they broke this website. How the hell did nobody notice this in the betas and get it sorted? The grey text is barely legible.

Then half the app icons are blurry and look like ****.

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Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
27 weeks ago
This is by far the worst update ever in my view
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kaptajn Haddock Avatar
27 weeks ago
So far, this is the ugliest iOS interface I’ve seen from Apple. They’ve moved toward a more divisive look, whereas before the design was subtle and elegant. It’s a bit like Bang & Olufsen: they used to make super cool, elegant products with minimal fuss, but now most of what they do feels overdesigned.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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