iOS 26.1 is the next major update coming to the iPhone, and it’s expected to launch very soon. Here are three of my favorite new iOS 26.1 features so far based on the beta release.
#1: Swipe to change tracks in Apple Music
Apple Music got a ton of new features in iOS 26, but there’s one more coming soon.
iOS 26.1 adds a new swipe gesture in the Music app for quickly changing tracks.
Whenever you’re browsing the Music app, you can now swipe on the MiniPlayer at the bottom of the screen to move to the next or previous song.
Swiping left takes you to the next song in your queue, while swiping right takes you back to the previous song.
It’s a small feature, but I’ve quickly found it an excellent addition.
#2: More languages for AirPods Live Translation
When Apple unveiled AirPods Pro 3, it showed off a powerful new feature: Live Translation.
Live Translation allows you to communicate with someone who speaks a different language, as your AirPods will listen to what’s spoken and automatically translate it in your ears.
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