Another highlight of iOS 26 is Visual Intelligence, an AI feature that understands the content displayed on your screen. Want to track down that restaurant your friend messaged you about? With Visual Intelligence, you can simply text and let your iPhone pull up relevant -What it does
- On screen search – The system recognizes text, images and other elements and lets you perform contextual searches without switching apps.
- Smart suggestions – When you receive an invitation or flight information, iOS 26 suggests adding it to your calendar or wallet.
- Privacy by design – All analysis happens on your device, keeping your information secure.
Everyday use cases
Visual Intelligence is a time saver. You might highlight a tracking number and have the system provide real time shipping updates. Or you could quickly schedule meetings from chat messages. By reducing copy and paste friction, iOS 26 feels more intuitive and helpful.