Upgrade your old iPhone's speed with the latest iOS 26 update, featuring a nifty animation trick that will make your device feel faster than ever. With the release of iOS 26 beta 6, Apple has introduced changes to app launch animations that provide a snappier user experience, especially for older iPhone models.
According to 9to5Mac, the new animation effect in iOS 26 beta 6 causes apps to launch faster and with a wrap effect, similar to macOS window minimization. Apps now leap out of their icons quickly, expanding to 90% of the screen in record time compared to the slower animations in previous versions like iOS 18.
This cosmetic change may seem minor, but it significantly improves the perceived speed of iOS 26 beta 6, benefiting not only the latest iPhone models but also older devices like the iPhone 11 from 2019. Experience a snappier performance on your aging iPhone with this simple yet effective animation upgrade.
