Apple integrates a series of Android-like features into iOS 26

Apple will integrate many familiar features from Android into iOS 26, but will it do better to bring a great experience that is truly Apple?

The iOS 26 update not only attracts attention with its transparent Liquid Glass interface, but also marks a new step for Apple in adding features that are familiar to Android users. Despite being a "latecomer", Apple still promises to bring a smooth, refined experience that fits the typical iOS ecosystem.

One of the notable improvements is the Call Screening feature. iPhones can now automatically answer unknown numbers and display the call content in real time so users can decide whether to continue or decline. This is quite similar to the “Call Screen” feature that Google has deployed on the Pixel line since 2018.

Apple also improved spam filtering. Messages from unknown numbers will now be automatically moved to a separate folder, making it easier for users to manage and avoid being bothered. This is a feature that has been very familiar on the Google Messages application for many years.

iOS 26 brings a small but very practical improvement. When it can display the estimated battery charge time right on the lock screen. This is a feature that Android users have long been familiar with, helping them to be more proactive in charging and using the device. Now, iPhone users can also enjoy this convenience after many years of waiting.

The feature of displaying the battery full charge time officially appeared on iOS 26.

Another highlight of iOS 26 is the ability to translate conversations in real time. Whether you are texting, FaceTime, or making a regular phone call, the system will support instant language translation without the need for a third party. All data is processed on the device to ensure maximum privacy for users.

That said, Apple still has some catching up to do. Google's Pixel Live Translate feature not only supports live translation, but also works seamlessly even when the device is offline — an advantage that iOS 26 can't match.

iOS 26 brings a significant upgrade to the image search feature with the “Visual Intelligence” tool. Now, iPhone users can easily circle an object in a screenshot to quickly look up related information online. This is a new step in image recognition capabilities combined with AI on Apple devices.

However, this feature is still compared to “Circle to Search” on Android developed by Google, which allows users to search directly on the interface without taking a screenshot. The convenience and seamlessness of Google makes the search experience one step faster than the Apple version.

Apple will integrate many familiar features from Android into iOS 26.

In addition, Apple Maps also added the “Visited Places” feature, allowing you to track the history of visited locations. This is a feature that is quite familiar to Google Maps users through the “Timeline” section, which has been around for a long time. Although it came later, the integration into the Apple ecosystem still promises to bring a more convenient and secure journey management experience for iPhone users.

The fact that Apple is taking inspiration from Android's outstanding features shows that the company is listening to users more and is willing to improve the iOS operating system in a practical and convenient way. This is a positive signal, because it brings more value to iPhone users without being limited to a closed ecosystem like before.

However, the important thing now is how Apple will promote its traditional strengths in hardware and software optimization. Can those “borrowed” features be refined by Apple to become smoother, more stable, and even superior to the original version on Android? The answer will depend on how the company deploys and completes iOS 26 in the coming time.

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