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Just updated to iOS 26.4? From the new AI 'Playlist Playground' to the Orca emoji, here are the 5 things you must do immediately to master the new features.
The latest version of the iPhone operating system is iOS 26.3.1 and everyone with a compatible iPhone can install it now. Read on to find out what’s new, what is still to come, and everything else you need to know about the latest iPhone update.
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.
Just installed iOS 26.4? Follow this checklist, enable the AI Playlist Playground, fix your keyboard lag, and customize the new Liquid Glass.
To fix common iOS 26 issues like battery drain, lag, heating, crashes, or connectivity problems, update to the latest version, disable unused features like Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass, 3D wallpapers, Adaptive Power Mode, reduce animations, limit ...