Apple today released iOS 26.1, the first major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.1 comes over a month after iOS 26 launched.iOS 26.1 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation iPhone SE.The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
iOS 26.1 adds a toggle to increase the opacity of Liquid Glass for those who want less translucency.Alarms and Timers now require a swipe to turn them off, and there's finally an option to turn off the Lock Screen Camera swipe.Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation are available in additional languages, and there are small changes to Settings, Music, TV, Phone, Fitness, Photos, and Safari.
For more on the new features in iOS 26, we have a dedicated roundup.