Apple announced at WWDC 2026 that app launching is up to 30 percent faster, iCloud Photos sync is up to 70 percent faster, AirDrop is up to 80 percent faster, and Files transfers are up to 50 percent faster. The updates also include a new CPU scheduler and smoother network transitions across devices.
New photos taken on iPhone now appear in iCloud Photos up to 70 percent faster.
Sharing files between devices over AirDrop is now up to 80 percent faster.
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