iOS 26 is packed with flashy features like Liquid Glass UI, but what about the hidden gems no one’s talking about? In this video, I walk through the most underrated iOS 26 features that actually improve your day-to-day experience — from customizable alarm snoozes to smart battery tools, camera smudge alerts, live iMessage translations, and way more.
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Living with iOS 26
00:58 Safari redesign & bookmarks
02:05 Camera lens smudge alert & UI indicators
03:13 Battery screen overhaul & Adaptive Power
05:07 AirPods sleep/pause & shutter trigger
05:40 Notes: Markdown export
06:32 Podcasts: Per-show settings & audio controls
07:16 iMessage live translations
08:09 Partial message text selection
08:49 Alarm snooze customization
09:28 Password history
09:42 Control Center & Background Sounds
10:11 Smart Screenshot + Visual Search
11:27 Wrap-up & closing thoughts
