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iOS 26.1 Update: New Features Boost User Control

10/28/2025

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The iOS 26.1 update is expected in early November 2025 and aims to boost user control.
A Liquid Glass toggle lets users choose between clear and tinted options.
A Slide to Stop feature replaces the large alarm stop button.
Users can disable the Lock Screen camera swipe gesture.
Update expands language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation and adds a Background Security Improvements option for automatic security updates.

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Story summary

The iOS 26.1 update is expected in early November 2025 and aims to boost user control.
A Liquid Glass toggle lets users choose between clear and tinted options.
A Slide to Stop feature replaces the large alarm stop button.
Users can disable the Lock Screen camera swipe gesture.
Update expands language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation and adds a Background Security Improvements option for automatic security updates.