Apple has officially released iOS 26.1 for compatible iPhone models, introducing refinements and new settings focused on improving user control, accessibility, and device integration. The update adds the new “Liquid Glass” toggle, lets users disable the Lock Screen swipe-to-open Camera gesture, expands language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation, and includes several smaller usability upgrades.
New Customisation Options and Visual Tweaks
As mentioned earlier, the new Liquid Glass toggle lets users choose between a clear or tinted background for notifications and tab bars, offering more visual customisation. Meanwhile, users can now disable the swipe gesture to open the Camera from the Lock Screen, a change aimed at reducing accidental launches.
Apple has also expanded language support across its ecosystem. Apple Intelligence now supports Traditional Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese, while AirPods Live Translation gains support for Mandarin (Simplified and Traditional), Italian, Japanese, and Korean.
Other tweaks include a new setting to choose where Local Capture files are saved, a redesigned interface for dismissing alarms, and a new swipe gesture to change songs in the Music app.
Availability and Compatibility
The iOS 26.1 update is available for iPhone 11 and later, iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), and iPhone Air models. To update, just go to the Settings app > General > Software Update and update to the latest iOS. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.
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