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Apple Releases iOS 26.1 With Liquid Glass Controls, Slide‑to‑Stop Alarms, and Security Upgrades

Apple also pushes coordinated 26.1 releases across its platforms.

Comparing Clear, Tinted, and Reduce Transparency in iOS 16.1
Apple is set to release iOS 26.1 today, featuring a 'Tinted' toggle for improved readability.
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Overview

  • Users can now choose Clear or Tinted Liquid Glass for higher opacity in apps and on the Lock Screen.
  • A new setting disables the Lock Screen swipe-to-camera gesture to avoid accidental launches.
  • Alarms and timers require a slide-to-stop action, replacing the easy‑to‑tap Stop button.
  • Background Security Improvements enables silent, automatic security patches between full updates.
  • Apple expands capabilities and coverage with new Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation languages, iPadOS 26.1 restoring Slide Over, and matching 26.1 updates for macOS, visionOS, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod.