This secret iPhone camera feature can help keep the lens clean

Babies have sticky fingers. If I touch your iPhoneYou can expect spots to appear on your screen and possibly on your camera lens. So, if you go to take a photo after your child gets your device, the photo may look blurry, and you may have to take the photo several times. It’s not always your children’s fault. Even adults can smudge and build up dirt on your lens. Fortunately, with iOS 26 There’s a feature that can warn you when your camera lens needs cleaning, that way you don’t miss a gorgeous sunset or other Instagrammable moment.

Apple released iOS 26 in Septemberand has brought a number of new features to your iPhone, such as 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 warning if your camera lens needs a good cleaning.

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

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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.

When enabled, your iPhone will detect if its camera lens is smudged, 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 on iOS 26, here My review of the operating systemHow to reduce Liquid glass Effects in the update and how to enable them Calls and text Scan on your iPhone. You can also check our website iOS 26 cheat sheet.

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