### iOS 26.1: Fresh Features and Modifications
iOS 26.1 is set to bring forth fresh features and modifications for the upcoming iPhone software update. Here’s the most recent information from iOS 26.1 beta 3 and beyond.
#### Apple TV App Icon
Apple is renaming its streaming video platform from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV. This rebranding is being paired with “a lively new identity,” according to Apple. The initial sign of this vibrancy is evident in the new icon for the Apple TV app, which now showcases a burst of color instead of gray. The updated icon can be seen on the 26.1 beta 3 version across all Apple OS, including Apple TV.
#### Local Capture in Settings
iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 introduce the capability to adjust gain levels while recording local audio using a connected microphone. Local audio capture itself is a new feature for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. With the arrival of iOS 26.1 beta 3, the Settings app now hosts a Local Capture section under General. This option enables users to modify the location where Local Capture files are saved and toggle Local Capture to exclusively feature audio.
#### Third-party AI Provider Changes
New terminology in the iOS 26.1 beta 3 code implies that Apple is gearing up to support additional third-party AI providers beyond OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Apple has always intended to permit more AI providers to collaborate with Apple Intelligence, previously hinting at Google’s Gemini AI tool as a possible collaborator. A code string that substitutes ChatGPT for third-party indicates that this anticipated future may arrive sooner than expected.
#### More
In the meantime, further modifications in the code suggest ongoing efforts to enhance compatibility with third-party smartwatches using Notification Forwarding. Updates will be shared as more changes come to light.
