iOS Today (Audio) iOS 768: iOS 26 Overview - Bold UI Shifts & Intriguing New Features!
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Sep 4, 2025 
Guest Dan Moren, a writer at Six Colors and sci-fi author, joins Rosemary Orchard to dissect iOS 26. They explore personal experiences with features like Liquid Glass transparency and the revamped camera app, addressing both the quirks and improvements. Call screening and Hold Assist emerge as notable enhancements against spam. The duo also discusses the controversial Apple Music Auto Mix feature, plus rumors about upcoming Apple products. Get insider tips on navigating the new Safari UI and an exciting preview of what's next for iOS!
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Liquid Glass Is Stylish But Polarizing
- Liquid Glass is a bold, animated UI shift that mixes transparency and motion across iOS 26 elements.
- It improves flair but creates legibility and discoverability challenges that may confuse users and developers.
Restore Familiar Safari Controls
- If iOS 26's new Safari compact UI frustrates you, go to Settings → Safari and switch the tab bar back to the bottom layout.
- That restores familiar controls like Share, Tabs, and navigation for faster, thumb-friendly browsing.
Camera Simplified But Portrait Is Hidden
- The Camera redesign simplifies modes by prioritizing Photo and Video while hiding less-used modes like Portrait by default.
- This benefits most users but frustrates those who frequently use pinned modes, like Portrait or Panorama.