Key Features Unveiled at WWDC25: What’s Next for iOS 26?
This month, Apple showcased an array of innovative AI capabilities and unveiled its new operating system design called Liquid Glass during the highly anticipated WWDC25 event. Although iOS 26 is packed with various features, it seems the tech giant has more in store that wasn’t revealed during the conference.
Unannounced iOS 26 Features: A Peek Ahead
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlights in his weekly Power On newsletter that two noteworthy iOS 26 features were notably absent from the WWDC presentation. The first innovation is real-time conversation translation via AirPods, and the second is an enhancement allowing users to sync their wireless network login credentials across multiple devices in locations such as hotels or gyms.
Delayed Features: A Strategy Shift from Apple
Despite the anticipation surrounding these features for iOS 26, Apple chose to hold back their announcement. This decision likely stems from previous experiences, particularly with Apple Intelligence, where premature feature unveiling led to delays. Apple seems committed to ensuring that new features are fully prepared before making them public.
“Apple was careful not to announce anything that wasn’t close to shipping (either in the first version of iOS 26 or an update soon after).The company didn’t want to risk repeating WWDC 2024, where it announced several features — including some tentpole technology — that were ultimately delayed by months or have yet to arrive.”
What to Expect with Live Translation and WiFi Syncing
The Live Translation feature in iOS 26 currently facilitates communication through popular apps like Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, helping users overcome language barriers. The integration of this capability with AirPods aims to provide users with seamless, real-time speech translations in conversations.
In addition, the upcoming WiFi syncing functionality will simplify the process of connecting to public networks. By allowing users to sync their login information across devices within the Apple ecosystem, this feature promises to streamline the connection experience, removing the hassle of signing in on each individual device.
Looking Ahead
Although these features are yet to be launched in iOS 26, there is a strong possibility they will be available later this year, likely between October and December.
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