Overview

• Stopping an alarm now requires a Slide to Stop swipe, while a tap triggers snooze instead of a full dismissal.
• The control keeps the large on-screen design introduced in iOS 26, addressing complaints about unintended stops.
• The same swipe interaction applies to timers, extending the change beyond alarms.
• Reporters note the gesture recalls the original iPhone’s Slide to Unlock, offering a familiar motion for users.
• Because this is a beta, Apple may refine or drop the change before the public iOS 26.1 release, which also includes expanded language support and minor UI tweaks.