In this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we dive into the new features unveiled in the second developer beta of iOS 26. Apple has made several refinements to enhance visual clarity and usability throughout the interface. For instance, the buttons in the Control Center now display more distinctly due to increased background blur. Meanwhile, the Accessibility option for Reduce Transparency has been improved to minimize the see-through effect across the UI.
Safari has also seen changes; the new tab button has been relocated to the bottom left corner of the tab management view, returning to a layout reminiscent of iOS 18. Additionally, the navigation buttons for back and forward are now available while using the Compact tab bar layout. Apple Music introduces a Live Radio widget, allowing quicker access to real-time radio streams from the Home Screen. Users will also notice a new ringtone option—“Alt 1” under the Reflection category—available in the Sounds and Haptics settings.
Low Power Mode’s description has been clarified, underscoring its role in reducing background activities, processing speed, display refresh rates, brightness, and features like 5G and iCloud syncing. The default wallpaper in iOS 26 has been updated to animate with the system’s spatial photos feature, adding a dynamic touch to the home screen. In addition to discussing these updates, we explore Apple’s potential bid for AI search startup Perplexity and rumors regarding new color options for the iPhone 17. Be sure to subscribe to The MacRumors Show for weekly discussions on trending topics and special guests from the tech community.
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