# iOS 26.1: What’s New and Enhanced
Following a summer of beta trials, Apple launched iOS 26 to the public last month. The focus has now turned to iOS 26.1, which is accessible to developers and public beta testers, with a complete launch anticipated later this month. Here’s all you need to know regarding the new features and enhancements in iOS 26.1.
## What’s Updated in iOS 26.1?
iOS 26 brought significant features, including the new Liquid Glass aesthetic. iOS 26.1 enhances this with numerous important updates.
### Liquid Glass Switch
One of the most prominent adjustments in iOS 26.1 is the addition of a switch in the Settings app that enables users to modify the transparency of the Liquid Glass aesthetic.
1. Access Settings
2. Select “Display & Brightness”
3. Tap on “Liquid Glass”
Users can choose between two alternatives: **Clear**, which retains the original transparency, and **Tinted**, which provides a more pronounced appearance, enhancing contrast and lessening transparency. This responds to user suggestions while maintaining the design for those who favor it.
### Disable Camera Swipe on the Lock Screen
For users who inadvertently launch the Camera app from the Lock Screen, iOS 26.1 offers a new switch to turn off this option.
1. Access Settings
2. Select “Camera”
3. Find “Lock Screen Swipe to Open Camera”
### Redesigned Alarm Feature
The alarm display has been revamped to avoid unintentional dismissals. Users must now “slide to stop” their alarms rather than simply tapping a large “dismiss” button, decreasing the likelihood of oversleeping.
## New Apple TV Application Icon
Apple has rebranded Apple TV+ to just Apple TV, and iOS 26.1 includes a new, more vibrant application icon as part of this rebranding initiative, showcasing a lively new identity for the streaming platform.
### Additional Minor User Interface Adjustments
iOS 26.1 also encompasses various smaller user interface refinements:
– The Phone app now features a Liquid Glass aesthetic for the numpad.
– The Photos app has enhanced clarity with frosted backgrounds for the video scrubber and navigation bar.
– Application folder titles and headers in the Settings app are now aligned to the left.
### Enhancements to the Music Application
The Music app received a notable redesign in iOS 26, and iOS 26.1 improves this with a new function allowing users to swipe left and right on the Now Playing bar to switch between tracks, enhancing navigation.
### Expansion of Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence has broadened its language capabilities with iOS 26.1, now encompassing:
– Chinese (traditional)
– Danish
– Dutch
– Norwegian
– Portuguese (Portugal)
– Swedish
– Turkish
– Vietnamese
## Local Capture Settings
iOS 26.1 introduces the option to modify gain levels when recording local audio using a connected microphone. Users can also adjust the save path for Local Capture files and enable the feature to solely include audio.
### AirPods Live Translation Update
Live Translation for AirPods has expanded to incorporate support for five additional languages:
– Chinese (Mandarin, simplified)
– Chinese (Mandarin, traditional)
– Italian
– Japanese
– Korean
### And More
The code for iOS 26.1 suggests two significant changes forthcoming for the iPhone, although specifics are still under wraps.
## Conclusion
iOS 26.1 signifies a major update for iPhone users. Those who haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 26 will find iOS 26.1 to be a more stable and polished experience. The complete release is expected by the end of October.
Have you upgraded to iOS 26 yet? Are you anticipating iOS 26.1 or a subsequent update?
