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Apple Unveils iOS 26.1 Beta with New Languages

10/13/2025

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Apple Inc. released the third developer beta of iOS 26.1, with a public launch expected in late October or early November.
The update adds eight new languages for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation, including Danish and Vietnamese.
Developers can download the beta via the Settings app and the release introduces interface tweaks such as a 'Slide to Unlock' for alarms and a swipe to change tracks in Apple Music.

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Apple Inc. released the third developer beta of iOS 26.1, with a public launch expected in late October or early November.
The update adds eight new languages for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation, including Danish and Vietnamese.
Developers can download the beta via the Settings app and the release introduces interface tweaks such as a 'Slide to Unlock' for alarms and a swipe to change tracks in Apple Music.