what iOS 26 features are available in ALL phones
Asked on 06/13/2025
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In iOS 26, several features are available across all iPhones. These include:
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Alternate Calendars: iOS 26 introduces new alternate calendar options, such as Gujarati, Marathi, and Korean, which are available on all platforms. This expands the existing 16 calendar identifiers with 11 new ones. Enhance your app’s multilingual experience.
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Multilingual Keyboards: iOS 26 offers new keyboard features, such as the Arab Easy Transliteration keyboard and a multiscript bilingual Arabic and English keyboard. These features enhance the typing experience for Arabic speakers and those who use multiple languages. Enhance your app’s multilingual experience.
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Camera Enhancements: The Camera app in iOS 26 has a new, more intuitive design, making it easier to access photo and video modes and settings like aspect ratio and timers. Keynote.
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CarPlay Updates: iOS 26 brings updates to CarPlay, including a new design, widgets, and live activities, enhancing the driving experience. Keynote.
These features are designed to improve the user experience across all iPhones running iOS 26.
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