Apple has released iOS 26.1 for iPhone users, combining feature enhancements with critical security updates.
The update introduces a toggle for the Liquid Glass interface, allowing users to switch between the default translucent look and a higher-contrast tinted mode.
Users can disable the lock-screen camera swipe, while Apple Music gains new MiniPlayer swipe gestures and improved AirPlay AutoMix support.
Live Translation adds Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, and the Fitness app offers improved workout tracking.
iOS 26.1, which became publicly available on November 3, 2025, fixes multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting WebKit, the kernel, Camera, Photos, and Find My. A notable patch closes a flaw that could bypass Stolen Device Protection.
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The update is compatible with devices running at least the A13 Bionic chip or later, including the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 series, and iPhone SE (2nd generation and later).
Apple advises users to update immediately via Settings → General → Software Update and to back up devices before installing.
Following iOS 26, released in September 2025, the update underscores Apple’s continued focus on combining usability improvements with proactive security measures.
Prompt installation ensures enhanced functionality and stronger device protection for iPhone users.