iOS 26.1, launching soon, introduces several new features including swipe gestures for Apple Music, expanded language support for AirPods Live Translation, a new Liquid Glass display toggle, and the return of Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1, enhancing user experience and customization.
iOS 26.1 introduces several significant updates including a toggle for the Liquid Glass design, a redesigned alarm, a new Apple TV app icon, UI tweaks, improvements to the Music app, expanded language support for Apple Intelligence, and new features for Local Capture and AirPods Live Translation. It also hints at future support for third-party smartwatches and AI integrations. The update is more stable and refined than iOS 26 and is expected to be widely released later this month.
Apple has released the third developer beta of iOS 26.1, a significant update that expands language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation, along with improvements to alarms and music controls, with a public release expected in late October or early November.
iOS 26.1 introduces several new features including swipe gestures for changing tracks in Apple Music, expanded language support for AirPods Live Translation, and a 'Swipe to stop' feature for alarms and timers, enhancing user experience on iPhone.
iOS 26.1 beta 1 introduces support for five new languages in AirPods Live Translation and eight additional languages for Apple Intelligence, expanding accessibility for users worldwide.