iOS 26.1 Update: New Features and Release Date
The upcoming iOS 26.1 update includes several new features and changes for iPhones, such as a toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design and "slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app.
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
Release Date
Given that Apple has yet to seed an iOS 26.1 Release Candidate, the update is no longer expected to be released in October. Instead, it will likely be released in early November, possibly on Monday, November 3 or Tuesday, November 4.
iOS 26.1 lets you choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass, with a "Clear" and "Tinted" option in the Settings app.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update brings new features and changes.