'iOS 26' has arrived, the naming convention has been changed, and a large number of AI functions have been added, such as 'Image generation with ChatGPT', 'Voicemail AI summary function', and 'Real-time interpretation function'.

iOS 26 was announced at the keynote speech of WWDC25 , Apple's annual developer conference, which will begin at 2:00 on June 10, 2025. iOS 26 has a new design that conforms to Liquid Glass , and also adds AI features such as a function that uses AI to summarize the contents of voicemails and a 'live translation' function that can translate voice messages in real time.

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First, let's start with the announcement of iOS 26. The names of various OSes have '26' in them.

Various apps will be updated with iOS 26.

The design has been revamped to match Liquid Glass.

New styles have been added to the icons, including all clear.

The wallpaper is also dynamic.

The time display changes dynamically.

The display of album artwork has also changed.

The camera app has been redesigned to be simpler, with shooting modes now divided into two main modes: photo and video.

The layout of the shooting settings screen has also been changed, making it easier to set the aspect ratio and timer.

The photo app also has a new design.

You can switch between your library and collections at the bottom of the screen.

Safari offers a more immersive experience.

The web page will fill the entire screen.

The search bar and refresh button look like this.

Tapping the various buttons will display the Liquid Glass controls.

The tab bar size changes as you scroll.

Dynamic Control also applies to FaceTime.

The FaceTime landing page has also been redesigned.

Your contacts will be displayed as 'contact posters.'

CarPlay has also been updated.

CarPlay also comes with Liquid Glass specs.

You can also view your friends' flight status.

Of course, there are also updates to CarPlay Ultra .

You can choose the layout you like.

It allows you to control car functions such as the radio and climate control.

The phone app's functionality has also been improved.

View your contacts in a new layout.

You can quickly check the caller and the content of the call.

Apple Intelligence provides a summary of your voicemail.

'Call screening' can also automatically distinguish between nuisance and important calls.

When a call is put on hold, Hold Assist comes into play.

Hold Assist will wait your turn on your behalf and call you when the hold is released.

The messaging app has also been improved.

You can change the background of the conversation.

You can set your own photo as the background.

Additionally, you can generate backgrounds with Image Playground.

The group chat function has also been updated.

Voting feature has been added.

You can also request Apple Cash to send and receive money.

A typing indicator will appear when someone is typing text.

We've also added automatic spam screening.

If you receive a message from someone who's not in your contacts, you can either Mark the number as known, Request more information, or Delete it.

Image Playground has been enhanced to let you customize your Genmoji to your liking, making them smile and changing their appearance.

Additionally, you can now use ChatGPT to generate images in Image Playground.

It allows you to create more realistic images than ever before.

No data will be shared with OpenAI.

The Image Playground API is now available, allowing third-party apps to incorporate Image Playground functionality.

The translation function has been enhanced with Apple Intelligence, and now includes 'Live Translation,' which translates text and speech in real time.

Live translation is integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls, so you can translate without having to launch a dedicated app.

Live translation is realized by a 'local model' developed by Apple, so there is no need to worry about conversation contents being leaked. In addition, developers can incorporate live translation functionality into their own apps using the Call Translation API.

In iOS 26, many other features have been added to Apple's native apps, such as Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet. The updates for each app are summarized in the following article.

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iOS 26 brings major upgrades to Apple's native apps, including Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet - GIGAZINE