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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why iOS 26 / 26.1 is more than Liquid Glass
00:39 – Messages got a huge upgrade
01:10 – Polls in group chats (real decision making right in Messages)
01:30 – Create and vote on custom poll options
01:45 – Add custom chat backgrounds in Messages
02:09 – Partial text selection in iMessage (copy only what you want)
02:39 – Live translation in Messages (send + receive in different languages)
03:10 – AirPods upgrades: Use AirPods as a mic in the Camera app
03:32 – Turn on Voice Isolation while recording video
03:52 – Use external USB-C microphones directly in Camera
04:25 – Disable “swipe to open camera” on the Lock Screen
05:13 – Prevent accidental camera launches
05:26 – Liquid Glass settings: Clear vs. Tinted
05:58 – NEW: Liquid Glass translucency slider on the Lock Screen (26.2)
06:39 – Clock app: Custom snooze duration (1–15 minutes!)
07:35 – Slide to stop alarms (and why some people hate it)
07:56 – Return to “tap to stop” via Accessibility
08:12 – Adaptive Power: Why it makes scrolling laggy
08:43 – Turn off Adaptive Power for smoother performance
09:13 – “Background Security Improvements” explained
09:30 – Silent security patches installed automatically
10:04 – Phone app gets powerful new tools
10:19 – Type to Siri during a phone call
10:32 – Call recording / live translation / Hold Assist
11:02 – Auto-detect hold status in Settings
11:35 – Camera: Lens cleaning suggestions to prevent blurry shots
12:16 – Outro: Which hidden feature is your favorite?
12:37 – iOS 26.2 preview + customization commentary
12:50 – Thanks for watching!
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