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iOS 26.2 introduces new customization options for iPhone users, including an expanded Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen clock transparency, a new screen flash notification feature, and an 'Urgent' toggle for reminders with customizable alarm options, enhancing personalization and accessibility.
iOS 26.1 introduces several new features including swipe gestures for changing tracks in Apple Music, expanded language support for AirPods Live Translation, and a 'Swipe to stop' feature for alarms and timers, enhancing user experience on iPhone.
Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 update for Galaxy devices introduces a blurred notification effect to improve readability on busy wallpapers and adds new, cartoonish clock styles, with further features expected before the Galaxy S26 launch.
iOS 26 will be released on September 15, introducing a Liquid Glass design, lock screen enhancements, new iMessage features like backgrounds and polls, call screening, adaptive power mode on iPhone 15 Pro models, AutoMix in Apple Music, a Preview app for PDFs, and CarPlay upgrades, among other improvements.
iOS 26 introduces several new features for iPhone users, including Liquid Glass icons for a semi-transparent look, call screening to block spam calls, customizable backgrounds for iMessage conversations, enhanced Visual Intelligence for screenshots, and Spatial Scenes for dynamic lock screens, all aimed at improving personalization and functionality.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8 Beta 4 update first to the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6, introducing new AI-powered lock screen features, improved routines, and bug fixes, with a stable release expected soon for other Galaxy devices.
The article compares iOS 26 with iOS 18, highlighting the new Liquid Glass design language that adds translucency and polish to the interface, while maintaining familiar features. Key differences include more transparent backgrounds, dynamic lock screen resizing, new dynamic tab bars, and adaptive menu colors, making iOS 26 visually more refined and intuitive. Despite the visual updates, core functionalities remain largely unchanged, with some enhancements aimed at improving user experience.
The iOS 26 public beta introduces new Lock Screen features such as customizable widget placement, an enlarged clock, quicker photo access, 3D Spatial Scenes for compatible photos, and animated album art for Apple Music, enhancing user experience on iPhone.
Google's upcoming 'Gemini Spaces' feature, discovered in Android Canary builds, appears to be a reimagined version of At a Glance, offering real-time data on sports, calendar events, finance, and more through a widget on home and lock screens, with swipeable cards for quick information access.
Google's upcoming Gemini Space feature, inspired by Samsung's Now Bar, is an upgrade to the Pixel's At a Glance, displaying contextual cards like sports and birthdays on the lock screen and Always On Display, with future additions expected. The feature is still in development and not yet officially announced.
Android Canary's latest update introduces a new 'Now Playing' lock screen shortcut, allowing quick access to song identification features directly from the lock screen, enhancing user convenience on Pixel devices.
iOS 26 introduces a redesigned Lock Screen with Liquid Glass aesthetics, customizable clock sizes, new wallpapers, and innovative features like Spatial Scenes that create 3D effects. It also adds a Lock Screen music widget with album art and improved widget placement options, enhancing personalization and visual appeal.
Google is developing a new feature called 'Gemini Space' for its Pixel phones, expected to debut on the Pixel 10 series, which may rebrand and expand the existing At a Glance widget to include features like finance recaps and sports scores, potentially serving as Google's version of Samsung's Now Bar and Now Brief for a more comprehensive lock screen experience.
iOS 26 introduces several new Lock Screen features including customizable widget placement, an expandable clock, quicker photo access, the ability to convert 2D photos into 3D Spatial Scenes, and animated album art for a more immersive music experience, all aimed at enhancing user personalization and interaction.
Apple is introducing a new API in iOS 26 that allows both Apple Music and third-party music apps like Spotify to display animated album art on the lock screen, enhancing visual experience; the feature is currently in developer testing and will be available to all users in the fall.