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5 iOS 26 features that made updating my iPhone worthwhile (and how to try them)

iOS 26 is out in both developer and public beta, bringing a slew of exciting new features and upgrades. Here are the ones I like best.

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETFor iOS 26, Apple tweaked the camera app to help you more quickly and easily access certain controls and settings. To display settings such as flash, exposure, filter, and timer, you can still swipe up from the bottom as always, or simply tap the button with the name of the mode. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETWith iOS 18, Apple altered the layout in the Photos app to display both your library and collections on the same screen.

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