Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update promises more than just a visual refresh with its smooth new liquid glass look. It is also playing a catch-up, finally adding some of the best features of Android users that have been over the years.
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Call screening
If you have ever been caught by a call by call from an unknown number, then you will probably like what is coming in iOS 26. Apple is adding a new call screening feature that responds to the unfamiliar calls for you. Instead of lifting your eyes closed, you will see a live transcription of what the collar is saying. Then you can decide what to jump or let it go to Visimel.
Android phones are capable of using call screen from 2018, a feature that Google responds to the assistant and transfers the call. Samsung Galaxy devices offer similar similars to which you use Biksb text calls, which converts voice calls into text chat.
The iOS 26 will also bring a feature called Hold Assist. This becomes active when you get stuck to listen to music, automatically mute your end until a real person joins the call. Google’s Pixel devices already offer something similar with a feature called “Hold for Me”, which wait for you on hold and you know when someone picks up.
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Shilly
Another iOS 26 feature that will be cut on spam is an automated message filtering for unknown sectors. If a person who is not in contact with you, then text you, their message will not appear in your main inbox. Instead, it will be removed in a separate folder.
Your iPhone will also ring or show those messages on the lock screen. Once you open the folder, you can mark the sender as known or simply remove the message.
Now, if you are using Android for any time, all this may not be exciting. And you are right to feel like this. Google messages have similar spam filtering and control over years.
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Estimated charging time
Android users, one of those small-but-seriously useful features, have enjoyed over the years, the simple ability to see how long their phone will take to finish charging. Plug it, and within seconds, it will tell you something like “until it is completed for 50 minutes”. It is not attractive, but it is practical. And for iPhone users, this is particularly absent.
He is changing at the end. With iOS 26, Apple is adding an estimated charging time to lock screen and battery settings. As soon as you plug into your iPhone, it will show how much time it will take to fully charge on the basis of current charging speed. If you are using a slow charger, it will also indicate.
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Live translation
IOS 26 is bringing real -time language translations for messages, facetime and regular phone calls. This means that you can interact with someone who speaks a different language and as you talk, get live translations. And it works in both ways.
Everything is directly processed on your iPhone, so your chat remains private and safe. If you are using airpods, then your phone can still read translations when you are talking.
Google introduced an uniform feature called live translate with Pixel 6. It works with phone calls, text messages, video chats and even audio messages. Live translate pixel also works offline on the phone, making it more versatile in situations without internet access.
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Visible intelligence
Apple’s visual intelligence feature is not new, but iOS 26 gives it a serious boost. If you like something while scrolling the Instagram or browse a site – then, a jacket or a table lamp – just take a screenshot and scribe or circle the item. Your iPhone will recognize what you have marked and helps you find it online.
If it seems familiar, it is probably because Android users have a similar feature for a while. Google’s “Circle to Search” works in the same way on Android phone with a major advantage – you can use the circle to search without capturing the screenshot.
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Visited places in apple map
Finally, the Apple Maps in iOS 26 is getting a new feature called the visiting place. As the name implies, it will keep a record of where you are – whether it stops with restaurants, shops, parks, or a trip – so that you can easily look back and take back your steps. And don’t worry, all this data is preserved with end-to-end encryption, so even Apple cannot access it.
This feature will also help your iPhone to learn your specific routes and routines. Therefore, if there is ever a delay on disintegration along your normal passage or your regular passage, it can give you a head-up.
Google Maps has offered a uniform facility for years called timeline. Therefore, if you prefer Google Maps for Apple Maps, you can already use timeline feature on your iPhone.
This is not a bad thing when an operating system takes inspiration from another, especially if it means a better experience for users. The actual test, however, will come when the iOS 26 will roll out and people will actually start using these features. He said, since it is apple, it will not be surprising. If the implementation ends, it becomes smooth than being on Android.
