While Siri and Apple Intelligence stole the spotlight at WWDC 2026, Apple quietly unveiled a slew of smaller but impactful features across its ecosystem. From a Liquid Glass slider to revamped widgets, these updates span iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Here's a roundup of 44 enhancements you might have missed.
- Liquid Glass UI: A new translucent design language for sliders and controls.
- Enhanced Stage Manager: Now supports up to eight windows on iPad.
- Live Activities on Mac: Real-time updates directly on the desktop.
- iCloud Shared Photo Library: Edit and organize albums with family in real time.
- Passwordless Sign-In: Full passkey support across all devices.
- Improved Focus Modes: Context-aware filtering based on location and activity.
- Voice Isolation on Calls: Reduces background noise for clearer conversations.
- Apple Maps Offline: Download regions for navigation without internet.
- Reminders Integration: Sync with Calendar and Notes for smarter task management.
- Quick Note on Mac: Instant note-taking from any app.
- Safari Tab Groups: Collaborate on browsing sessions with synced tabs.
- Weather App on iPad: New full-screen layouts with storm tracking.
- Health Sharing: Securely share data with doctors and family.
- Sleep Stages on Watch: Detailed sleep cycle analysis.
- Workout Routes on Watch: View and replay past runs on iPhone.
- Low Power Mode for watchOS: Extends battery life during workouts.
- Apple TV Multiview: Watch up to four streams simultaneously.
- Home App Redesign: Improved camera feeds and accessory grouping.
- Matter Support Expansion: More smart home devices than ever.
- CarPlay Customization: Personalize dashboard widgets and themes.
- Shortcuts Automation Triggers: Conditional triggers based on time, location, and sensors.
- Translate in Safari: One-tap translation of entire web pages.
- Spatial Audio for FaceTime: Dynamic sound that follows your head position.
- Memoji Stickers: Animated stickers for Messages and Mail.
- Mail Filtering: Categorize emails by sender type (personal, promotional, etc.).
- Notes Smart Folders: Auto-sort notes by tags, dates, or mentions.
- Files App Tags: Color-coded tags for quick file access.
- Printer Support on iPad: Native AirPrint setup and management.
- External Display Support for iPhone: Mirror or extend screen to monitors via USB-C.
- Game Controller Rumble: Haptic feedback for supported games.
- Apple Arcade Family Sharing: No extra cost for up to six family members.
- Freeform Updates: Collaborative whiteboard with sticky notes and shapes.
- Journal App: Daily prompts and mood tracking.
- Camera Continuity: Use iPhone as a webcam on Mac without pairing.
- Universal Control Enhancements: Drag files between Mac and iPad with multiple windows.
- AirPlay to Mac: Stream audio and video from iPhone to Mac.
- Music Haptics on Watch: Feel the beat with Taptic Engine.
- Podcasts Transcripts: Search and read episode transcripts on iPhone.
- News Puzzles: Crossword and sudoku challenges.
- Stocks Watchlist Alerts: Price targets and breaking news notifications.
- Voice Memos Editing: Trim and replace segments on iPhone.
- Find My Network for Third-Party Items: Expanded support for non-Apple trackers.
- Emergency SOS via Satellite: Now available in more countries.
- Accessibility Updates: VoiceOver improvements and assistive touch gestures.
These features will roll out with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3 later this year. Stay tuned for beta releases starting in July.