iOS 26 Hidden Tricks Every iPhone User Must Try Today

Apple's iOS 26 has been around for a few months now, and iPhone users have had a lot of time to get familiar with the changes it brought. Besides, the update also featured the Liquid Glass interface more prominently and opened up new AI functionalities, but normally the biggest changes are not the most noticeable ones. However, these tiny alterations which took place are now gradually improving our daily experience even though they didn't get to occupy the keynote stage.

According to professionals, these small changes that come with the updates usually transform into the most required ones. The update has given rise to a new dawn of speed, personalization, and convenience through the use of the system - from splitting notifications up better to using faster and smarter system tools. Apple may not have spotlighted these hidden features but users are already finding them as the most essential ones for daily interactions.

Personalization of Snooze Timers

For the first time, the iPhone has made it possible for users to select the length of an alarm snooze. On the Clock app, users can adjust snooze timing for each alarm between one and fifteen minutes. Users will have to set each alarm separately, thus allowing them to control their morning routines.

Ringtones Composed Without the Help of Extra Apps

The iOS 26 update offers the option of using music clips as ringtones directly from the Files app. Any audio clip that is thirty seconds long or less can be shared as a ringtone and can also be found in Settings > Sounds & Haptics. There is no need to use GarageBand or any other third-party software as Voice Memos recordings can also be utilized.

Choose Text in Messages to Copy

The users do not have to copy the whole message anymore, but only the part they want can be selected. Hold down a message, choose the section you want and drag to highlight exactly what you need. Such a feature comes very handy in case of short strings of numbers, addresses, or single words.

Track Your Visits in Apple Maps

The function that has been added to Maps keeps a confidential record of places visited recently with corresponding dates. It can be accessed through Maps > Profile > Places > Visited Places and the data is kept on the device and is private. The users always have the option of looking at or controlling their history.

View Charging Time Estimates

The estimated time for charging is one of the new features of iOS 26 on the Lock Screen. Plug in your device to see how long it will take to reach 80% or a full charge. This information is also available in Settings > Battery, making it easier to plan short charging sessions right before you head out.

Adaptive Power Mode Adjusts Automatically

The new feature incorporates an Adaptive Power setting whereby the user does not need to manually switch between the two modes. The system will save energy for less intensive tasks such as music broadcasting and will give the full power for heavy-duty tasks such as gaming or video recording.

Enhanced Screenshot Options

Screenshot has now got context-related actions. A user can, after taking a screenshot, forward it to the AI tools, search for it online visually, or use some parts to trigger shortcuts like putting an event in the calendar. This is an addition that makes routine capturing of screens more functional.

Live Call Screening

With this feature, iPhone users can filter calls from unknown numbers as they come in. What the caller says is transcribed so that the phone user can determine whether to answer, reject or route the call to the voice mailbox?

Custom Backgrounds for Messages

Personalized backgrounds can now be seen in chats. Users have the option to choose a color, gradient, photo, or AI-generated artwork for each chat thread thereby providing visual identity to the conversations.

Enhanced Navigation Gestures

One more gesture has been included that lets the user to swipe from any screen part back in Safari, Mail, and Settings among others. This significantly improves app navigation by making it more liquid than the prior limitation of swipe at the edge only.