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Apple's iOS 26.1: New Features and Design Enhancements

11/2/2025

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Apple Inc. plans to release iOS 26.1 within the next week.
The update includes a Liquid Glass design toggle with Clear and Tinted modes for better legibility and Apple Music song switching via swipe gestures.
It adds a swipe-to-dismiss alarm feature for improved user control.
New language support expands Apple Intelligence capabilities.
iPadOS 26.1 reintroduces Slide Over multitasking to improve app management.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. plans to release iOS 26.1 within the next week.
The update includes a Liquid Glass design toggle with Clear and Tinted modes for better legibility and Apple Music song switching via swipe gestures.
It adds a swipe-to-dismiss alarm feature for improved user control.
New language support expands Apple Intelligence capabilities.
iPadOS 26.1 reintroduces Slide Over multitasking to improve app management.