Final week, Apple took the wraps off its “2026” lineup of working methods. Whereas developer betas are already obtainable, and we’re anticipating a public launch in September, the corporate has dialed up all of the model numbers to 26 within the model of mannequin years utilized by carmakers.
That alone was an attention-grabbing shock and certain an eleventh-hour resolution from the powers that be inside Apple. Nevertheless, when the corporate confirmed off iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 throughout its Worldwide Builders Convention (WWDC) keynote, it additionally unveiled a brand new Liquid Glass design that each freshens up and unifies its platforms.
After all, Apple had way more to indicate us than only a new design, however as with most WWDC keynotes, there’s by no means time to cowl all the pieces that’s coming. In specializing in what it believes are probably the most attention-grabbing options in its software program releases, Apple usually glosses over smaller enhancements, typically mentioning them in passing, different instances solely hinting at them on a visible slide on the finish.
Meaning there’s extra thrilling stuff in iOS 26 et al. than what Apple confirmed us. Learn on for 7 hidden gems from final week’s WWDC keynote that you might have missed if you happen to blinked throughout the presentation.