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iOS 26.1 Launching Soon with New Call Recording Feature

10/30/2025

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Apple Inc. plans to release iOS 26.1 with a new option to record audio and video during calls.
The update adds enhanced accessibility settings and a toggle to prevent accidental camera activation from the lock screen.
A feature called “Background Security Improvements” enables automatic downloads of security fixes.
The public release is expected around November 3 or 4 after the release candidate has been provided to developers and beta testers.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. plans to release iOS 26.1 with a new option to record audio and video during calls.
The update adds enhanced accessibility settings and a toggle to prevent accidental camera activation from the lock screen.
A feature called “Background Security Improvements” enables automatic downloads of security fixes.
The public release is expected around November 3 or 4 after the release candidate has been provided to developers and beta testers.