iOS 26 fixes some basics Apple ignored for yearsOverdue features dressed up as innovationiOS 26 comes with plenty of “hidden” features, but when you really think about it, most of these are not hidden at all. Android phones have been showing users how long it will take to fully recharge for years, but iOS 26 treats it like a new convenience. This pattern isn’t new, and it certainly isn’t limited to iOS 26. Apple software once lived by the promise of “it just works,” but that philosophy has faded into the past. After updating to iOS 26, I encountered a bug where I could not connect my iPad to my iPhone's Wi-Fi hotspot unless Bluetooth was turned off on at least one device.