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iOS 26 Unveils Custom Notifications, 3D Photos, and More

10/5/2025

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Story summary

iOS 26 reintroduces Notification Summaries, letting users customize categories.
Messages gains custom conversation backgrounds. The iOS Preview app adds on-device PDF editing.
Weather adds satellite connectivity for forecasts without service, plus camera-lens cleaning reminders.
Photos adds Spatial Scenes for 3D views, enabling searchable screenshots via visual intelligence.
Wallet will support digital passports in select regions, signaling a digital wallet use.

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Story summary

iOS 26 reintroduces Notification Summaries, letting users customize categories.
Messages gains custom conversation backgrounds. The iOS Preview app adds on-device PDF editing.
Weather adds satellite connectivity for forecasts without service, plus camera-lens cleaning reminders.
Photos adds Spatial Scenes for 3D views, enabling searchable screenshots via visual intelligence.
Wallet will support digital passports in select regions, signaling a digital wallet use.