In iOS 26, Apple has finally given its Messages app a feature that many users have been waiting for: polls. With polls, you can include up to 12 choices and send them directly in a group or one-on-one chat. It’s important to note that polls only work on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. According to the source, if someone is running an older version, the poll simply won’t appear in their chat thread. Apple’s approach makes polls not only flexible but also well integrated into the broader iOS 26 experience.