The upcoming iOS 26.1 update includes new features and changes for iPhones, such as a toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design and "slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app.
- Liquid Glass design toggle
- "Slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app
iOS 26.1 allows users to choose their preferred look for Liquid Glass in the Settings app, under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass, with "Clear" and "Tinted" options.
The update is expected to be released in early November, likely on Monday, November 3 or Tuesday, November 4, pending the release of the iOS 26.1 Release Candidate.
No official release date has been announced by Apple.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update coming soon.