What’s New in iOS 26?

Apple dropped iOS 26 this June, and like every year, the excitement is real. But instead of a major design overhaul, this update focuses more on small-but-smart improvements. Here are the biggest ones users are talking about:

• Smart Widgets: They now adapt based on your daily habits. Weather, reminders, and news adjust dynamically throughout the day.

• Split View on iPhone Pro Models: Finally, real multitasking! You can open two apps side by side—great for messaging while watching YouTube.

• AI-Powered Typing Suggestions: Your iPhone now predicts not just your next word, but entire phrases based on your calendar, contacts, and even recent chats.

• Battery Health Plus: New features to preserve battery over time, with detailed usage insights.

So… What’s Not Working?

No iOS release is perfect—and iOS 26 is no exception. Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and forums are already filled with mixed reactions:

• Widget Glitches: Some users report that smart widgets freeze or disappear randomly after updates.

• Battery Drain (again): While Apple promises better battery life, some older iPhone users (like iPhone 13/14) say it’s worse than iOS 25.

• Bluetooth Dropouts: Especially when using AirPods Pro 2—some report choppy audio or connection drops.

• Bugs in Multitasking: Split View occasionally causes apps to crash or reset.

What Real Users Think

We scrolled through hundreds of comments, and here’s the vibe:

“The AI typing is scary good. I feel like it reads my mind.”
“Split View is cool but buggy. Hope it’s fixed in 26.1.”
“Widgets are smarter but uglier now.”
“It’s solid, but if you’re on iPhone 12 or older—wait for the next patch.”

So the verdict? Useful but not game-changing — and still a bit buggy.

Final Thoughts

Apple is clearly shifting from flashy redesigns to smarter, more personalized UX. iOS 26 isn’t perfect, but it’s a step forward in convenience—just not a giant leap.