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Apple is preparing to roll out iOS 26.1, the next major update for iPhone users and it’s already reached the Release Candidate (RC) stage for beta testers. The update is expected to refine the iPhone experience with subtle design changes, smarter gestures, and small but meaningful improvements that are expected to make daily use smoother. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming iOS 26.1 update. iOS 26.1 Features And Changes The iOS 26.1 update brings several visual tweaks and usability improvements. One of the highlights is the new “Liquid Glass” toggle, which lets users customise their iPhone interface with two appearance modes, clear for a see-through design and Tinted for a more muted, opaque finish. A particularly handy addition is the “Slide to Stop” feature in the Clock app. Instead of tapping the stop button (and accidentally dismissing alarms), users can now slide to stop or snooze an alarm. In the Settings app, there’s a new Lock Screen Camera toggle, allowing users to disable the quick-swipe gesture to open the Camera, a long-requested feature that prevents accidental camera launches. Apple Music now supports swipe gestures to move between songs effortlessly. Additionally, Apple Intelligence and AirPods are getting expanded language support and improved accessibility features for global users. iOS 26.1 Supported iPhones The iOS 26.1 update will be available for iPhone 11 and newer models, along with the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later. The iPhone 17 lineup (including iPhone 17 Air) ships with iOS 26 out of the box, while the advanced Apple Intelligence features remain exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro series and newer devices. ALSO READ: iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts Down By Rs 19910 Online, Now Selling For Rs 99... How To Install iOS 26.1 Installing the iOS 26.1 update is quick and simple: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap General- Software Update. Wait for iOS 26.1 to appear once it’s publicly available. Tap Download and Install, enter your passcode and let your iPhone reboot. Once installed, your device will be running on the latest iOS 26.1 with all the new features and enhancements. iOS 26.1 Release Date We’re just days away from the official release. Since Apple has already pushed out the Release Candidate version, the public rollout is expected to roll out by the first week of November. Apple typically follows this timeline once the RC build goes live, suggesting that users won’t have to wait long before they can install it on their devices. Get Latest News live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.
