Overview
- iOS 26.1 began rolling out on Monday, activating the updated alarm interface on compatible iPhones.
- Alarms and timers now present a “Slide to stop” bar, while Snooze remains a tap button.
- The design nods to the old “slide to unlock” interaction and targets fewer unintended dismissals.
- Users who prefer tap controls can revert by enabling Prefer Single-Touch Action in Settings > Accessibility > Touch.
- Some reporting also flags a minor ‘Tinted’ option for Liquid Glass as a visual tweak in this maintenance release.