Obtrusive Bar above keyboard persists after updating to iOS 26

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Obtrusive Bar above keyboard persists after updating to iOS 26

There is an annoying rectangle (curved edges) bar that persists above the keyboard on most websites and on all website forms that shows a key, card, location pin, and check mark icons. It blocks a large portion of the screen and makes the usable viewing space much smaller. Plus on many forums it is hiding submit buttons so I can’t even proceed with a form. This is a terrible design flaw. This helper bar should only be used like in prior iOS for when inputting a credit card. I don’t know why they have this persisting. It’s so annoying and takes away a good 3/4” of vertical docs and the entirety of the width of my screen 😡

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 26, 2025 8:09 AM

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Oct 26, 2025 9:12 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

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Oct 26, 2025 8:55 AM in response to brentgrab

Post a screenshot of what you are seeing. The Hover Typing bar that was referred to appears exactly like this. If it has been turned off, then restart you phone.

If that is the bar you see and restarting has not worked with that setting turned off, then Force Restart your phone:

Press and quickly release Volume up
Press and quickly release Volume down
Press and HOLD side button until the Apple logo appears. This may take up to 15 seconds before you see the Apple logo and you will need to ignore anything else on the screen during that time. If you do not see the logo, then try again as it may take a couple of attempts to get the speed and sequence of the key presses correct.

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