Apple has announced a new update for iPhone, iPad, and all other devices. Version 26.1 is different from the previous version, 26.0.1. An update consisting of a single number and a dot, like today's 26.1 update, is a major update that usually brings new features. Updates consisting of two dots, like the previous 26.0.1 update, are usually minor updates that only fix bugs. So be sure to update your device as soon as possible.
One of the most important additions in iOS 26.1 is the ability to control the appearance of menus and buttons with the "Liquid Glass Transparency" feature. If you've noticed that some parts of the iPhone system have become transparent, sometimes making writing difficult to read, you can now easily change this effect in Settings. There are two options: the current transparent appearance or a clearer appearance, which helps you see more clearly. Another important feature is the ability to disable the swipe gesture that opens the Camera app from the Lock Screen. This is useful if you're worried someone might accidentally open the camera while your device is locked. To enable or disable this feature: Go to Settings > Camera > "Swipe to open Camera from Lock Screen." There's also more, and most importantly, bug fixes from the previous system.
There are updates for all Apple systems and updates for iOS 18 as well.
What's new in iOS 26.1 according to Apple
- The Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default transparent look or the new shaded look that increases the opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the lock screen.
- A swipe gesture in the Apple Music app mini player to move to the next or previous track.
- Support for automatic shuffling in the Apple Music app via Quick Stream.
- Input level control is available for external microphones when recording.
- Local capture files can be saved in a specific location.
- Manually recording your workouts is available directly from the fitness app.
- A new setting in the camera to turn on or off swipe on the lock screen to unlock the camera.
- Improving FaceTime audio quality in low bandwidth conditions.
- “Communication Safety” and web content filters that restrict adult-oriented websites are now enabled by default for children’s accounts aged 13 to 17 (age varies by country or region).
Before updating, make sure to take a backup copy of the contents of your device, whether on iCloud or on the iTunes application
To update your device, take the following steps ...
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Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.
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You can click on Learn more to view the update details
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To download the update, you must connect to Wi-Fi. It is preferable to connect your device to the charger, then press the “Update Now” button.
The passcode entry screen will appear.
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After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.
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