iOS 26.1 Update: New Features for iPhone
The upcoming iOS 26.1 update includes several new features and changes for iPhones, currently in beta testing.
The update is expected to be released in the first half of November and is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, although some features are limited to newer models.
New Features in iOS 26.1
- Toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design
- "Slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app
iOS 26.1 allows users to choose their preferred look for Liquid Glass, with options for a more transparent "Clear" or a more opaque "Tinted" appearance, accessible in the Settings app under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass.
No official release date has been announced, but the update is expected soon.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 brings new features to iPhones.