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Apple's iOS 26.1 Beta: New UI Features and Privacy Enhancements

10/21/2025

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Apple Introduces iOS Update

Apple’s iOS 26.1 beta introduces a Liquid Glass toggle with “Clear” or “Tinted” UI appearances, available via Settings > Display & Brightness, with a full release expected in October 2025.
The “Clear” option keeps transparency.
The “Tinted” option increases opacity and contrast.
The beta lets users disable the Lock Screen camera swipe to enhance privacy.
It also updates haptic feedback in calls and the Apple Intelligence section in Settings.

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Apple Introduces iOS Update

Apple’s iOS 26.1 beta introduces a Liquid Glass toggle with “Clear” or “Tinted” UI appearances, available via Settings > Display & Brightness, with a full release expected in October 2025.
The “Clear” option keeps transparency.
The “Tinted” option increases opacity and contrast.
The beta lets users disable the Lock Screen camera swipe to enhance privacy.
It also updates haptic feedback in calls and the Apple Intelligence section in Settings.