Four iOS 26 Features That Quickly Became Everyday Tools

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iOS 26 Focuses On Practical Improvements

iOS 26 delivers the usual long list of refinements, but only a handful of additions meaningfully change how the iPhone is used day to day. Several of the update’s smaller features improve core apps rather than introducing flashy new modes.

These four additions stand out for their frequency of use rather than their novelty.

1. Adaptive Toolbar Makes Notes Easier To Use

Context-Aware Editing Controls

Apple Notes gains an Adaptive Toolbar in iOS 26 that changes based on what you are doing inside a note. When editing text, formatting tools such as bold, italics, underline, and highlight appear automatically. Selecting multiple lines brings up list controls, indentation, and block quote options.



The full toolbar remains accessible with a swipe, but most common tools are surfaced automatically. This reduces clutter and makes features easier to discover without digging through menus.

2. Preview Comes To iPhone

Better PDF And Document Handling

The arrival of Preview on iOS brings Mac-style document handling to the iPhone. While many of its tools previously existed inside the Files app, Preview separates document viewing from file navigation.


 
This makes it easier to keep a PDF open while browsing folders in Files, particularly when working with multiple documents. The setup feels closer to macOS-style multitasking and is especially useful for reading and comparing PDFs.

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