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iOS 26 Beta 6 Accelerates App Launch Animations for Snappier Performance

It pairs a 150 millisecond timing cut with faster expansion pacing, adding a subtle warp effect to heighten responsiveness without altering actual performance.

Apple iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass aesthetic
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iOS 26 will make your old iPhone feel faster with this nifty trick

Overview

  • Beta 6 overhauls Springboard animations by trimming launch timing by roughly 150 ms and pushing apps to 90% of the screen far quicker than iOS 18.
  • A minor warp effect complements the speed tweaks to amplify the illusion of faster app launches on both older and newer iPhones.
  • The animation changes are purely cosmetic and leave underlying hardware performance unchanged, relying on perceptual improvements to boost satisfaction.
  • iOS 26 remains in beta ahead of its planned September release with the iPhone 17 and is available as an update for devices back to the iPhone 11.
  • The faster pacing mirrors trends in Android launchers and reflects Apple’s strategy to smooth reception of its controversial Liquid Glass redesign.