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Apple Seeds OS 26.1 Release Candidates With New Design Toggle, iPhone Controls and Mac Audio Upgrades

The near‑final builds signal a public release within days, reflecting user feedback with added customization and broader language support.

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The update is expected to roll out publicly in early November, bringing with it a mix of visual refinements.
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Overview

  • Apple released RC builds of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and HomePod 26.1 to developers and public beta testers.
  • A Liquid Glass appearance setting now lets users choose between Clear and a higher‑contrast Tinted look across apps and the Lock Screen.
  • On iPhone, iOS 26.1 adds a toggle to disable the Lock Screen swipe to open Camera, a new slide to stop action for alarms, and an accessibility option to prefer single‑touch actions.
  • Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation gain additional languages, expanding on‑device AI and real‑time translation support.
  • macOS Tahoe 26.1 release notes list Apple Music AutoMix over AirPlay, improved FaceTime audio in low‑bandwidth conditions, and default Communication Safety and web filters for existing child accounts, with public rollout expected within about a week if no issues arise.