iOS 26 is currently in testing and is set for release alongside the iPhone 17 family. The new operating system will include modifications to animations, resulting in a perception of increased speed. This perception arises from a slight reduction in animation timing, about 150 milliseconds, leading to a greater difference in pacing. Although these adjustments do not improve underlying performance, they significantly enhance the feel of the user experience, reflecting a trend seen in other operating systems, particularly Android, where similar adjustments can be made more freely.
Apple is testing iOS 26 to be released next month with the iPhone 17 family. The new OS will feature tweaked animations that make the entire experience feel much faster.
The change in animation timing is about 150 milliseconds quicker, creating a greater difference in pacing, which affects perceived speed without actual performance changes.
Many Android skins allow for easier animation tweaks, and Developer Options can shorten animations to enhance perceived speed, a feature available for years.
Apple’s iterative approach reveals how it sometimes takes time to implement animation improvements that competitors have offered longer, highlighting different innovation strategies.
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