More iOS 26 tidbits

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Jun 16, 2025

Exciting new features are on the horizon with iOS 26! Animated album artwork will now grace your iPhone's lock screen, extending beyond just Apple Music. Plus, learn how long it’ll take for your battery to charge up with the latest enhancements. Apple also tackles power issues with a dedicated service program for M2 Mac mini users. Tune in to discover all these juicy tidbits!

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Animated Album Art Lock Screen

iOS 26 lets music apps show animated full-screen album art on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music.
This feature is available as an API for third-party apps like Spotify, broadening visual media playback experience.

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M2 Mac Mini No Power Fix

Apple issued a service program for M2 Mac Mini units made between June and November 2024 with a no power issue.
Affected users can get their Mac Mini repaired for free through Apple-authorized service providers.

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iOS 26 Battery Charging & Adaptive Power

iOS 26 shows exact charging time until 80% on the lock screen and adds adaptive power mode to intelligently adjust performance.
This mode optimizes battery life by subtly managing brightness and background activity when usage is high.

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