Apple has the memories app for iOS 26, iPados 26 and MacOS Tahoe with a number of new possibilities. Of course the new Liquid Glass design immediately stands out, but some handy new options have also been added.
For example, the app is not only visually renewed, but it also offers powerful AI-controlled functions and deeper integration with other apps and the system. This way you can easily use recovery memories and you get smart suggestions.
Set time zone for memories
From now on you can manually use a manual set fixed time zone. As a result, a memory continues to go off at the right time, even if you travel and change time zone. This prevents confusion with times when you are abroad.
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
- Go to ‘Apps’
- Select ‘Memories’
- Tap ‘time zone’
- Choose ‘Set manually’
On a Mac you can do this through memories â–¸ Menu bar â–¸ Memories â–¸ Settings â–¸ Set time zone manually. Then you can choose a different time zone when linking a time.
Sort memories automatically
Requires Apple Intelligence, available in Dutch from the end of 2025
Apple Intelligence is further expanded in the memories app and ensures that your lists are automatically organized in smart categories, such as ‘Groceries’, ‘Work’ and ‘Private’. You don’t have to do anything for this, because thanks to AI this happens fully automatically.
Sorting automatically in categories will only take place on devices that support Apple Intelligence. Do you have a device that does not support this AI tool? Then the tasks will not be automatically placed in a category list.
Suggestions for memories
Requires Apple Intelligence, available in Dutch from the end of 2025
Software version 26 Introduces Apple a powerful AI function that enables apps to make smart recommendations that match your daily activities. For example, if you receive groceries via messages or if a recipe will be shared with you, Apple automatically analyzes this information.
The memories app then gives a proposal for the most suitable list in which the memory belongs and immediately shows which ingredients or products you need for the shared recipe. In this way Apple helps you to keep an overview without too much trouble and to organize everything easily.
Retel memory for telephone calls
The memories app has received improved integration in the telephone app. From now on you can easily set a recovery reminder for (missed) telephone calls. This is automatically added to the memories app so that you don’t forget to call anyone.
- Open the telephone app
- Go to the ‘Calling’ tab
- Wipe from right to left over an item in the list
- Choose ‘memory’
- Choose a desired recovery reminder
At the top of the list, the memory for calling is then placed. In addition, you will also find the relevant recovery reminder in the memories app.
Other innovations
- A new control panel control panel, iPad and Mac ensures that you can add a reminder at lightning speed, including list, date, location and notes, without first having to open the app.
- The link between memories and agenda has been further improved. This way you can immediately schedule, change and complete memories from the agenda app, both on iPhone, iPad and Mac.