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iOS 26 introduces a new Liquid Glass design, but the update also includes some other new features that have not received as much attention.
Below, we recap three smaller iOS 26 features that you might have missed.
iOS 26 should be released in September, but anyone can sign up to test the public beta for free. Make sure to back up your iPhone first.
Adaptive Power Mode
iOS 26 introduces an Adaptive Power Mode on the iPhone, alongside the existing Low Power Mode.
Apple says that Adaptive Powe
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