This iPhone feature will scold you if your camera lens is dirty

Kids can be messy. If they catch you iPhone It may leave a smudge on the camera lens. And it’s not always your kids’ fault either. Adults can also get dirt on the camera lens. So your photos may not look great and you may have to take the photo again and again. Fortunately, iOS 26 It includes a feature that can warn you when your camera lens needs cleaning, that way you don’t miss a gorgeous sunset or other Instagrammable moments.

Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025and has brought a number of new features to your iPhone, including Call screening, New ringtones and more. It also introduced an easily overlooked feature called Lens Cleaning Tips. When this feature is enabled, your iPhone will display a message that the camera needs to be cleaned.

This feature was automatically enabled for me after downloading iOS 26 But here’s where to find it in case it doesn’t work for you. It is important to note that it is only available on iPhone 15 And newer models, so if you have iPhone 14 Pro, You will not see this option.

How to enable lens cleaning tips

1. handle Settings.
2. handle camera.
3. Click on Tips for cleaning lenses Toggle it near the bottom of the list.

Once enabled, your iPhone will detect if the front camera lens is dirty and your device will ask you to clean it to improve image quality. It’s a great way to make sure you always get a good photo, and it can be helpful to let your kids play with your phone, leaving smudges on it.

For more iOS news, here’s what you should know about it iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.4. You can also check our website iOS 26 cheat sheet.

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