Overview

• iOS 26.1 beta lets users swipe on the MiniPlayer when it is docked beside the tab bar or expanded above it.
• Swiping left advances to the next track, while swiping right returns to the previous song in the queue.
• Testers noted subtle haptic feedback and new visual effects that make the interaction feel responsive.
• The beta also rolls out lyric translations to more languages, including Korean and Spanish, with availability varying by track.
• Early builds appear to improve automix and crossfade behavior, though AirPlay playback still falls back to standard transitions.