
CCATP #826 — Adam Engst on The Phone App in iOS 26
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In this week's episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, Adam Engst joins us to valiantly attempt to explain to us how the new Phone app is supposed to work in iOS 26. He'll demystify the Classic and Unified views and even help you figure out how to call someone from the calls list in the two different views. Of course, he's written up several articles on the topic for your later reference:
Hidden Setting Controls What Happens When You Tap a Call in the Phone App
Comparing the Classic and Unified Views in iOS 26’s Phone App
How to Set Contact Avatars and Posters on the iPhone
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