The Recovery Assistant in iOS 26 will help users if their iPhone won't boot properly, which could lead to users not needing a Mac or PC for future fixes.Your iPhone is in trouble if you see the restore screen.Unlucky iPhone users can sometimes experience severe software issues that prevent an iPhone from properly booting up. The usual fix for this sort of problem usually requires a Mac or PC, but Apple is gradually making it less of a necessity.Mentioned in release notes for the second developer beta of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, Recovery Assistant is described by Apple as a "new way to recover your device if it doesn't start up normally." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums