iOS 26, iPados 26, Macos Tahoe, Watchos 26 and TVOS 26 contain various major changes, new options and possibilities, including the Liquid Glass design. View our overview with iOS 26 tips for all the options for iPhone and iPad, and with our tips for macOS Tahoe you get everything out of your Mac.
In addition, the software updates also contain a lot of small changes that benefit daily use. Think of: Adaptive Power Fashion for iPhone battery, clipboard history for Mac and the renewed control panel for Apple Watch. Below you will find the new part of even more small changes to iOS 26 and other software version 26.
Adjust slumbering time of alarm clocks
Since iOS 26 you can adjust the slumber duration of an alarm clock to a self -chosen time. By default this is 9 minutes, but you can now change this to a shorter or longer sleeping time, a much needed option of many users.
Open the clock app and go to ‘alarm clock’. Create a new one or edit an existing one. Then switch on the ‘Snoim’ option, tap ‘Snum Duration’ and choose a desired time. Users have the option to change the slumber duration to a time of 1 to 15 minutes.
Dutch Apple Watch keyboard
The screen of the Apple Watch has become increasingly bigger over the years, that was the reason for Apple to introduce a full keyboard. This allows you to type messages and passwords on your Apple Watch without too much trouble. Since Watchos 26, the on-screen keyboard also works in Dutch.
The Apple Watch keyboard is a complete keyboard on the screen of the Apple Watch, with which you can type messages and passwords by tapping or wiping letters using QuickPath. In the article below we explain how the Dutch Apple Watch keyboard works.
Search for files in spotlight
Spotlight has been renewed in MacOS 26 And especially the improved file search function stands out as one of the most convenient additions. Thanks to On-Device Intelligence, Spotlight now shows files that match your context, such as recent activities and daily routines. Files and apps are automatically arranged for relevance, giving you faster access to what you often use. Moreover, you can immediately filter the results on file type, which makes it much easier to find specific documents or other files.
You easily open Spotlight with the shortcut test command⌘ + Space bar Or by clicking on the magnifying glass in the menu bar. Move your mouse pointer to the search field and then click on the folder to consult your files. Or use the shortcut after opening spotlight command⌘ + 2.
Apple TV app renewed
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or newer)
The Apple TV app for, among others, TVOS has received a new look and now includes new posters with a Liquid Glass look. There are also more series and films on the screen, so that you will find something faster to watch. This is mainly because the application now uses film posters and has a deeper integration with Apple TV+.