The upcoming iOS 26.1 update includes several new features and changes for iPhones.
- Toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design
- "Slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app
iOS 26.1 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be released in the first half of November.
It is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, but some features are limited to newer iPhone models.
New Features in iOS 26.1
One of the new features in iOS 26.1 is the ability to choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass.
In the Settings app, under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass, there is a more transparent "Clear" option and a more opaque "Tinted" option.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update brings new features to iPhones.