iOS 26 marks Apple's biggest rethink of iPhone's operating system in years, offering a smooth launch with reworked core frameworks, smoother animations, and improved system responsiveness that makes even older devices perform better.

• Complete overhaul of core frameworks creating a more modular, stable system
• Call screening feature provides live transcription of calls with on-device processing for enhanced privacy
• Redesigned Control Center with customizable widgets that can be resized and arranged
• Enhanced sleep tracking that consolidates data into an actionable score while maintaining privacy
• New hypertension monitoring system that analyzes trends and provides gentle notifications
• Significant accessibility improvements including enhanced VoiceOver, live speech, and real-time subtitles
• Smoother third-party app compatibility with rapid adoption of iOS 26-specific APIs
• Foundation-building approach potentially setting groundwork for future Apple Intelligence features

Let us know how your iOS 26 upgrade experience goes! Until next week, happy updating.

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