Two New iOS 26 Features Coming This Year Still to Be Announced

June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025

Two Exciting iOS 26 Features Still to Come!

Apple surprised us all by holding back the announcement of two incredible features for iOS 26, according to renowned Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. These features weren't showcased at WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2024, likely to avoid repeating last year's experience where several announced features were significantly delayed.

But don't worry, these features are still planned for release later this year as part of the iOS 26 update. Let's dive into what's in store.

AirPods Live Translation: Breaking Down Language Barriers

The first hidden gem is real-time conversation translation using your AirPods. Imagine this: you're chatting with someone who speaks a different language. With this new feature, your iPhone will effortlessly listen to the conversation, translate the speech, and relay it through your AirPods in your preferred language. Your response will then be translated and spoken aloud by your iPhone for the other person to understand.

While Apple's iPhone Translate app already provides this functionality, integrating it directly into AirPods streamlines the process significantly. This would make communication across languages smoother and more intuitive than ever before. Although many predicted this feature, its absence at WWDC 2024 fuelled anticipation for its eventual release in iOS 26.

Seamless Wi-Fi Login Syncing: One Tap, All Your Devices

The second exciting feature focuses on simplifying the often tedious process of connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. How many times have you filled out those lengthy web forms at hotels, airports, or coffee shops, only to have to repeat the same process on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac? This new feature eliminates that frustration completely.

With iOS 26, you'll only need to enter your login details once. The system will automatically sync that information across all your Apple devices – your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This significant time saver will make connecting to public Wi-Fi effortless and frustration-free, especially handy for those who travel frequently or use multiple Apple devices regularly.

As Mark Gurman pointed out earlier this year, "When you go to a new hotel, office building or gym, you're often asked to fill out a web form on all your devices before you can access the internet. This new feature will let you enter that information on one device and have it synched to your other products." This simple yet powerful update promises a much more seamless and convenient user experience.

iOS 26 Release and Availability

iOS 26 is scheduled for a free release this fall for iPhone 11 and later models. So, get ready to experience these two game-changing features and many more!

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