iOS 26, iPados 26, MacOS 26 and Watchos 26 not only add new functions and possibilities to the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, they also bring new apps to the platforms.
For example, you can use the brand new Games app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, but also previously published apps are available on multiple devices from the software updates. Think of notes, preview, diary, telephone and more. We list all new Apple applications for you.
Games app from Apple
Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac
MacOS Tahoe, iPados 26 and iOS 26 contain Apple games, a special app that offers access to all your games. Here you will not only find all the games that you like to play, but you can also discover new games and have fun with your friends. You see what is going on in all your games, so you will never miss an event or an important update.
The app replaces the old Game Center and offers extensive functions such as leaderboards, performance, social interaction and editorial content with game recommendations and news. With this, Apple wants to make it easier and more attractive for users to play on their iPhone, iPad or Mac.
With the new game overlay for Mac you can quickly adjust your system settings, chat with friends or invite friends to play-without stopping gaming. On your MacBook you can also activate the energy saving mode, so that you can gaming longer if there is no socket nearby.
Diary
Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Diary is now also available on Mac and iPad, so that you can easily record your daily experiences and special events as soon as you get inspiration. On Mac you can easily type long, well thought out notes, while on an iPad with an Apple Pencil or hand you can add drawings and handwritten text.
You can also make the layout richer such as bold text and photos in the text. With the help of the beautiful map view you can view diary notes per location. Finally, you can keep track of multiple diaries about different aspects of your life, all of which are synchronized on all your Apple devices.
Prevalence
Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac
The preview app for macOS also comes to the iPhone and iPad from iPados 26 and iOS 26. Handy to quickly make a sketch, but also to view, edit and mark PDFs and images – by hand or with Apple Pencil.
Preparation offers direct access to all your PDFs and images in the files app. You can create an empty page, draw and write with Apple Pencil, and quickly fill in PDF forms with automatically fill in. In addition, the preview app is ideal for adjusting images in size or file format. You can also immediately scan, edit and share documents.
Telephone
Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac
The telephone app forms the foundation of your iPhone. This app has a new design, so that all your favorites, recent conversations and voicemails are now in one place. The Feature Calls Screenen is based on Live Voicemail and collects information about the caller, so that you can determine on that basis whether or not you record if you are just working on something.* And if you are on hold, Hold Assist will let you know if there is an employee available.*
*Only available in English
The telephone app now available on iPad and Mac and is synchronized with your iPhone via iCloud. Moreover, you can easily start and feed telephone calls from these devices (via your iPhone).
Notes
Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac
The notes app is also available on Apple Watch from Watchos 26, so you can simply view your notes on your wrist. You can also attach and unlock notes, check checklists and make new notes with Siri, the dictation function and the keyboard.