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Chrome on Android needs to copy this one iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 feature


Safari still beats Chrome in one key way

The beginning of June typically marks the launch of the next iteration of the platforms that power the iPhone and iPad lineup, and this year was no exception, with Apple debuting a radical new software direction for its existing and future devices. For example, press and hold a phone number, and you can choose to call it from either of your active SIM cards, as well as from internet-based apps, such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, Telegram, or Google Voice. (Image credit: Apple)While iOS 26 is a major improvement for the iPhone, it’s also not as good as Android 16 for overall productivity, although it does now finally support background tasks for true multitasking.

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