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.
Some of the key features include a toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design and a "slide to stop" option for alarms in the Clock app.
- Liquid Glass design toggle
- "Slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app
iOS 26.1 will be compatible with iPhone 11 series and newer models, with some features limited to newer iPhone models.
The update is expected to be released in the first half of November.
iOS 26.1 lets you choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass, with "Clear" and "Tinted" options.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update brings new features.