FaceTime "Communication Safety" feature: A newer addition to iOS 26 appears to be the FaceTime "Communication Safety" feature that pauses communications if and when nudity is detected. The feature appears to be a child safety feature that uses on-device detection, thus obviating any cloud-based privacy issues.

Apple’s iOS 26 update, coming later this year, brings a fresh coat of paint and smart new features that go beyond cosmetic tweaks. Announced at WWDC 2025, the update introduces a more immersive interface and intelligent tools to make everyday tasks faster and more seamless.

Visual Intelligence has proven to be one of Apple Intelligence's better additions, turning your iPhone's camera lens into a search tool. And in iOS 26, the feature gains new capabilities that promise to make Visual Intelligence even more useful.