Block Out Distractions With iOS 26's New Ambient Sounds

Apple has expanded the Background Sounds feature in iOS 26, adding eight new ambient soundscapes to help you focus, relax, or mask distracting environmental noise. Here's how to make the most of them. Background Sounds is an accessibility feature designed to minimize distractions and help you stay focused or calm. The sounds play continuously in the background, masking unwanted environmental noise without completely blocking out your surroundings.