This iOS 26 change could make it Apple’s most surprising update yet<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>With
iOS 26, Apple has made a key strategy shift: it’s no longer pre-announcing major new features that won’t be available for months to come.</p>
<p>Here’s why I think that’s a great decision by Apple, and why it could make for an exciting 12 months.</p>
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This iOS 26 change could make it Apple’s most surprising update yet