18 Hidden iOS 26 Features You NEED to Turn On Now
Discover 18 powerful hidden iOS 26 features that will instantly upgrade your iPhone experience. In this video, you’ll learn how to: Change the default snooze time so your iPhone alarm finally matches your sleep routine. Turn any short audio file into a custom ringtone without using a Mac or GarageBand. Copy only part of a text message, perfect for grabbing one code or password from a long chat. See a private history of places you’ve visited in Apple Maps, stored locally on your iPhone. Check how long it will take your battery to reach 80% and 100% directly on the Lock Screen. Use Adaptive Power Mode so iOS 26 automatically balances performance and battery life. Turn regular photos into 3D-like Spatial Scenes for immersive memories. Use Visual Intelligence on screenshots to search the web or perform smart actions instantly. Translate Apple Music lyrics in real time so you can understand songs in any supported language. Screen incoming calls with live transcripts before you decide to pick up. Use your AirPods as a remote camera shutter for hands-free group photos. Add custom backgrounds to your iMessage chats for a more personal vibe. Edit and sign PDFs on your iPhone with the built‑in Preview tools. Go back in apps with a new middle-of-the-screen swipe gesture that works across many stock apps. Check weather via satellite in the Weather app even when you’re off the grid with no signal. Get automatic alerts to clean a dirty camera lens before you ruin important photos. Capture HDR screenshots that look much closer to what you see on your display. Store a digital passport in Wallet (where supported) and get closer to a fully digital wallet. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Alarm snooze secrets 1:30 Custom ringtones on iOS 26 2:20 Smarter copy in Messages 3:05 Visited Places in Maps 3:45 Battery charge time estimates 4:20 Adaptive Power Mode explained 5:05 3D Spatial Scenes in Photos 5:50 Visual Intelligence for screenshots 6:40 Apple Music lyric translations 7:25 Live call screening on iPhone 8:10 Take photos with your AirPods 8:55 iMessage conversation backgrounds 9:35 Edit PDFs with Preview 10:15 New swipe-to-go-back gesture 10:55 Offline satellite weather 11:35 Camera lens cleaning alerts 12:05 HDR screenshots on iOS 26 12:40 Digital passport in Wallet 13:20 Final tips & who should update If you’re into iPhone tips, iOS updates, Apple Intelligence features, or hidden iOS tricks, this video is packed with practical tweaks you can turn on today to make your iPhone feel faster, smarter, and more personal. Search-friendly keywords (ignore for viewers): iOS 26 hidden features, iOS 26 tips and tricks, iOS 26 settings to change, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass design, iPhone battery tips, iOS 26 Maps, iOS 26 Messages, iOS 26 Apple Music, iOS 26 Wallet, iOS 26 call screening.
