Finally, for Apple – these “Android’ features

by | Jun 13, 2025 | Uncategorized

Finally, for Apple – these “Android’ features

by | Jun 13, 2025

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At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 26—its boldest update in years. While the sleek Liquid Glass redesign and AI-powered additions are grabbing headlines, many of the most exciting improvements echo Android features many users have enjoyed for years. Here’s what’s coming:

  • Live Translation in Phone, FaceTime, and Messages

Real-time voice and text translation during calls and chats—similar to what Android and Samsung users have experienced

  • Call Screening

Automatically answers and filters unknown calls by transcribing them live so you can decide whether to pick up—an Android staple

  • Hold Assist

Let’s your iPhone wait on hold for you and alerts you when an agent is available—a feature inspired by Android’s “Hold for Me”

  • Enhanced CarPlay Widgets

Dynamic, context-aware CarPlay home screen widgets for navigation, calls, and music—mirroring Android Auto’s widget support

  • Contextual Suggestions (“Visual Intelligence”)

Tap and hold on screenshot text, images, and UI elements to trigger Smart Actions—Android-style Lens-like functionality

These six features mark a significant step forward, unlocking new smart capabilities while finally bridging some long-standing gaps between iOS and Android. Apple’s aesthetic overhaul with Liquid Glass gives a cohesive look and feel, but the real wins are these deeply integrated, AI-powered tools.

For users coming from Android, iOS 26 won’t feel alien—it’ll feel familiar. Apple isn’t just borrowing; it’s refining these tools with privacy and polish. With public beta launching next month and a full release expected this fall, iOS 26 is shaping up to be a worthy upgrade for both longtime iPhone fans and switchers alike.

 

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