Apple Unveils 111 iOS 26 Tips, Highlighting 26.4 Features and AI Tools
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Updated · PCMag · Jul 21
Apple Unveils 111 iOS 26 Tips, Highlighting 26.4 Features and AI Tools
2 articles · Updated · PCMag · Jul 21
Summary
111 hidden tricks and features in iOS 26 and 26.4 were compiled by Apple, spanning Apple Intelligence, screenshots, Safari, Messages, FaceTime, Maps and accessibility tools.
Apple Intelligence anchors the list for compatible devices—iPhone 15 Pro models and newer, plus M1-class iPads and Macs—with ChatGPT access, Genmoji creation and image-generation tools in Notes.
iOS 26 additions highlighted include full-screen screenshot previews, call recording with transcription, customizable iMessage backgrounds, app locking and hiding, and a new five-second camera timer.
iOS 26.4 also adds an Ambient Music widget tied to Apple Music mood playlists, while CarPlay support now surfaces AI apps such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for voice-based queries.
The roundup underscores how Apple is packaging a sprawling feature set into practical shortcuts as iOS evolves from basic smartphone software into a broader AI- and customization-heavy platform.