[iOS 26] Same app can occupy both minimal Dynamic Island slots simultaneously — expected behavior or bug?

Hi everyone,

I'm working on a Live Activity implementation for a ticketing app (written in Swift/SwiftUI with ActivityKit), and I've encountered an unexpected behavior on iOS 26.2.1 that contradicts my understanding of the documentation.

What the docs say:

The official ActivityKit documentation states:

"The system uses the minimal presentation when more than one app has an active Live Activity."

This implies the two minimal slots are intended for two different apps. There is no documented scenario where a single app occupies both minimal positions simultaneously.

What I observed:

On a device running iOS 26.2.1, with two active Live Activities from the same app running at the same time, both minimal views appeared on the Dynamic Island simultaneously — one attached to the island, one as a detached floating pill.

Questions:

1. Is this behavior intentional in iOS 26, or is it a regression / unintended side effect?
2. Has the system policy changed in iOS 26 to allow a single app to occupy both minimal slots?
3. If this is expected, is there any updated documentation or release notes that cover this change?

Environment:

• Device: iPhone 14pro
• iOS: 26.2.1
• Xcode: xcode26

Any insights from Apple engineers or developers who've seen this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!