Overview
- The public iOS 26.1 rollout is expected today, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, with timing subject to last-minute changes.
- The update adds a Tinted setting for the Liquid Glass interface that reduces transparency to improve readability.
- Usability tweaks include a slide-to-stop control for alarms and timers, swipe controls in the Apple Music MiniPlayer, and a new Apple TV app icon.
- Language and security changes expand, with additional Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation languages plus a Background Security Improvements toggle.
- The first iOS 26.2 developer beta could arrive as soon as Tuesday with early builds likely light on major features, a December public release projected, and roadmap items like Wallet passport support and RCS end-to-end encryption still unconfirmed.