iOS 26 - 30+ HIDDEN Features !

Brief Summary

This video showcases over 30 hidden features and changes in iOS 26 beta 1, focusing on design updates and new functionalities across various apps and system settings. Key improvements include lock screen customization, home screen animations, updated app menus, enhanced call filtering, and new options for screenshots and accessibility.

• Lock screen clock size adjustment and widget placement.
• Home screen icon customization and new delete popup.
• Unified call view and contact-specific call history.
• Playlist folder creation and message background options.
• Custom snooze duration and FaceTime call filtering.
• Screenshot editing enhancements and focus mode call filtering.
• New settings for screen capture and accessibility.

Lock Screen and Home Screen Customizations

iOS 26 introduces a customizable clock on the lock screen, allowing users to adjust its size. When the clock size is increased, widgets are moved to the bottom of the screen, just above the toggles. The home screen features new animations for app transitions and unlocking the device. Users can now customize their wallpaper directly from the home screen.

Home Screen Icon and App Menu Updates

The UI for customizing icons has been updated with options for larger and smaller sizes, as well as a "clear" mode that adds a transparent look to the icons, available in both light and dark modes. A new popup appears when deleting items from the home screen. The 3D Touch menus have also been updated. Most apps now feature a search button at the bottom for quick access. The home bar is hidden when using an app.

Keyboard and Sharing Menu Enhancements

iOS 26 includes a new keyboard, currently only available in Apple apps, with plans to expand to third-party apps in future updates. The notes app features a sliding menu for formatting options. The share sheet has been redesigned with the share button at the top and an option to edit actions. A new arrow menu provides a full list of available actions systemwide.

Phone and Camera App Updates

The phone app has a new unified view for calls, favorites, and voicemail, with options to switch to the classic view or filter calls by type, including missed calls and spam. Users can view the call history for specific contacts. The camera app features a redesigned interface with easier access to tools and options by tapping on the screen.

Music, Messages, and Photos App Improvements

The music app now allows users to create folders for playlists. In the messages app, users can set received pictures as backgrounds directly from the conversation. The photos app allows users to pin collections and hide/unhide sections, with options to reorder items.

Clock, FaceTime, and Calculator App Changes

The clock app now allows users to choose a custom snooze duration, ranging from 1 to 15 minutes. The FaceTime app has a new look with call filtering options similar to the phone app. The calculator app sees the return of the all-clear button and a quick switch for different calculator modes.

Podcast, Screenshot, and Focus Mode Updates

The podcast app offers more playback speed options. Screenshots now have save and delete buttons at the top, with undo and redo buttons available after editing. Focus modes allow users to filter calls based on SIMs.

Settings App and Accessibility Features

The settings app has a new section for screen capture settings, including full-screen previews and HDR format for screenshots. Visual intelligence for screenshots can be enabled to search within images. Accessibility settings include customizable haptic feedback for music. A new privacy section allows users to manage blocked contacts.