Why does my iPad have this button after the 26.1 update

after the 26.1 update there is this button it has an“o” overlapping an “a” and if I press it and then some sort of text a purple bubble pops up the top telling me what it is. How do I get rid of it?

Posted on Oct 25, 2025 8:47 PM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2025 10:07 PM

That is Hover Text. To disable it:

System Settings>Accessibility>Hover Text

Turn the switch OFF


For some odd reason, this icon is popping up for some users (reporting here in the Apple Support Communities) under MacOS 26.x

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Why does my iPad have this button after the 26.1 update

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