As we reported earlier today, iOS 26.1 is now available to iPhone users everywhere. The update brings changes to Liquid Glass, updates to the Music app, and more. Here are Apple’s full release notes for the update.
iOS 26.1 release notes
According to Apple, here’s what’s new in iOS 26.1:
Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen.
Live Translation with AirPods support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and Italian
Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
Local capture files can be saved to a specific location
Manual workout logging is available directly from the Fitness app
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