Not that this post will matter 17 pages in (lol) but just thought I would give my thoughts. I switch between the Z Fold 7 and a 16 Pro Max, the difference since the new iOS 26 and the Folds UI8 are night and day. I was excited to upgrade my iPhone and couldn't be more disappointed. The iOS is choppy, not as smooth as it used to be, using Siri compared to Gemini is absolutely abysmal STILL!!!! Asked Siri to text my mom yesterday and it was a whole production, Gemini just does it right the first time. Those of you insisting "i'll never switch to android, their OS sucks blah blah blah", I have no idea what android your comparing iOS 26 too but there's no way 26 is better then UI8. Apple listen up WE DON'T WANT NEW MEMJOIS!!! WE JUST WANT AN OS THAT WORKS!!!!
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I absolutely loathe iOS 26
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UI8 on my ZFold 7 works flawlesslyWait until you've tried the swipe-to-get-back gesture on an Android phone
I'm kinda meh with iOS 26, the UI isn't all that different. The most annoying thing for me is that the new camera app seems too easy to switch to selfie mode by accident. If i wanted to see myself i'd buy a mirror.
Just installed a OTA blocker from beta profiles website . So far so good not had any notifications to tell me a new update available.
But could anyone tell me if this is safe ? It says Apple Inc on the profile so I think so but any info be appreciated
But could anyone tell me if this is safe ? It says Apple Inc on the profile so I think so but any info be appreciated
only two things ive noticed so far, too many steps to close out browser tabs. i might go to a different browser. and two many steps to block unwanted SMS and too many steps to block email. you have to go to the contact card? SMH
I installed iOS 26 last night. I've been laughing at the severe negative reactions. I actually like it a lot. I like watchOS 26 too (though I haven't used that much). There are definitely some wonky things that I'm not a fan of, but overall I think it's a great update.
Apple didn’t have enough features for iOS 26, so it changed the design to make us feel like there were significant changes. But this new design is huge step back for minimalism. Apple is learning the hard way not to fix what isn’t broken.
Exactly correct, fix your "AI Siri" leave everything else alone and for the love of god quit saying new memoji hair is a new "feature"
What’s new in iOS 26
iOS is now faster and more responsive on all supported devices. Learn about the new features in iOS 26.
This seems like a solid list of features to me.
No way I love my 80% corner radii!! I want my windows to be circles!! 🤪🤪🤪
Hey, there's always the Polishing Cloth, which I think qualifies as a definite win! /ducks
I absolutely love iOS26! I installed it on my 15 pro max - and the biggest change I’ve noticed is the battery life. I would end the day with 5-10% battery, now it’s 35-40%, crazy better. The Liquid Glass interface is beautiful and smooth, no glitches just perfect. So impressed! Bravo Apple!
same issues as with the Beta's in terms of the brightness bug. I have to press the right standby button (off and on) to get back to normal brightness. this is with or without auto brightness on.
I forgot to mention the iPhone is much cooler while charging too, I’ve only ever charged with MagSafe - never used the plug. Stays cool. Never really got hot during use, but got warm sometimes (previously) while charging.
Seriously? I couldn't disagree more. I think this is the best iOS update in years in every respect: visually, functionally, UI, flow, etc... A lot of people had the same reaction when... was it iOS7?... they changed to a flatter design and got rid of the skeuomorphism. But after using it for a few weeks, you couldn't imagine going back. I certainly wouldn't head over to Android. That OS is so convoluted, it raises my blood pressure anytime someone needs help with their Android device.
Swipe right on the menu bar opens a new tab (in both settings), and swipe up shows all open tabs, the same as it was in iOS 18.
I personally like the way iOS 26 looks. But I get that anytime you change a design, some people will hate it because they miss how it used to be.
It’s funny though, the reaction to iOS 7 was so much worse. Not only did it look hideous, but it was so slow. But people got used to it.
It’s funny though, the reaction to iOS 7 was so much worse. Not only did it look hideous, but it was so slow. But people got used to it.
So you were using iCloud Photos (not iCloud backup with your photos stored locally) and iCloud Photos deleted them?! If so that’s scary.
This comment doesn’t even make sense.
I think you mean people skipped over Vista and waited for Windows 7.
Windows Vista came out in 2007, windows 7 in 2009, Windows 10 in 2015.
And Windows 7 was basically Windows Vista, but polished.
Ive would never have approved this mess. He was about simplicity afaik. This has too many animations, too many gimicks. The irony is people are saying Android is now the GUI that is simple and clean, something I would have never thought a half-decade ago.
I am starting to be convinced Apple will soon (next decade or so) recede back to something like their 90s low point. It’s inevitable with their current leadership.
*As I type this the horrible keyboard UI is covering the text I’m trying to write lmao what a disaster*
Just adding to the pile on really.
What a mess overall, probably worse on iPad to be fair but, I mean, what are they thinking. Reduce transparency helps but still doesn't cure the bad design choices by placing item above others, just to 'show' the transparency off. Change for change sake I feel.
What a mess overall, probably worse on iPad to be fair but, I mean, what are they thinking. Reduce transparency helps but still doesn't cure the bad design choices by placing item above others, just to 'show' the transparency off. Change for change sake I feel.