The upcoming iOS 26.1 update will bring several new features and changes to iPhones, including a toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design, a "slide to stop" feature for alarms in the Clock app, and more.
Key features of iOS 26.1 include:
The release of iOS 26.1 is expected in early November, with a possible release date of Monday, November 3 or Tuesday, November 4, depending on when the Release Candidate arrives.
One of the notable features of iOS 26.1 is the ability to choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass, with options for a more transparent "Clear" look or a more opaque "Tinted" look, accessible in the Settings app under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass.
Users will be able to select from a "Clear" or "Tinted" option for their Liquid Glass design.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update coming soon with new features.