Overview
- iOS 26.1 is rolling out to iPhone 11 and newer models, with experts urging users to install it immediately.
- Apple’s notes list more than 50 fixes, including WebKit, Kernel and Neural Engine vulnerabilities plus a flaw that could disable Stolen Device Protection or enable keystroke monitoring.
- The release adds user features such as a tinted option for Liquid Glass, additional Live Translation languages with AirPods, Apple Music swipe gestures and AutoMix over AirPlay, manual workout logging and new child‑account content filters.
- A new Background Security Improvements option enables certain patches to install automatically in the background to speed critical protections.
- Apple also shipped iOS 18.7.2 with important security fixes for devices staying on iOS 18 and began seeding iOS 26.2 developer betas that introduce a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider, Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminders alarms, EU support for AirPods Live Translation, adjusted Sleep Scores and app tweaks including Podcasts and Apple News.