iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 include several major changes, new options and capabilities, including the Liquid Glass design. View our overview of iOS 26 tips for all the possibilities for iPhone and iPad, and with our tips for macOS Tahoe you can get the most out of your Mac.
In addition, the software updates mainly contain a lot of small changes that benefit daily use. This includes: Adaptive Power Mode for iPhone battery, clipboard history for Mac and the updated control panel for Apple Watch. Below you will find the new part of even more minor changes in iOS 26 and other software version 26.
Place folders in the Dock
Since iPadOS 26, it has been possible to place folders directly in the Dock, just like on the Mac. This gives you quick access to your most important documents.
- Open the Files app
- Place your finger on the folder you want to place in the Dock
- Wait a few moments
- Tap ‘Bet’ at the bottom of the context menu
- Choose ‘Dock’
Transparent background for menu bar
In macOS Tahoe, the standard transparent background of the menu bar is no longer shown, so it immediately takes over the desktop background and can therefore sometimes be less clearly visible. If you want the classic menu bar with a background color back, you can enable this via  â–¸ System settings â–¸ Menu bar, where you can activate the ‘Show background of menu bar’ option so that it has a clear background color again.
Volume controls readily available
In iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, new volume controls have been added, making it easier to control audio. You can now adjust the volume directly from the source selector when selecting your playback device, such as AirPods, HomePod or a Bluetooth speaker. This makes managing the sound per device faster and clearer. Thanks to this innovation, you no longer have to go to the general volume slider separately, but you can adjust the level directly next to the selected output source.
- Open the control panel during music playback
- Tap the source selector in the Music widget (triangle with waves)
- Adjust the volume via the slide switch
If you have connected multiple devices, for example via AirPlay, you can adjust the volume for all these devices via the source selector.
iPhone controls in watchOS control panel
Since watchOS 26, the control panel for Apple Watch has been updated and you can also use new shortcuts. Controls you added to Control Center on your paired iPhone can now also appear on your Apple Watch. This offers a lot of new functionality without developers having to create separate watchOS versions. The actions are then performed on the iPhone, but you can easily control them from your watch.