iOS 26.1 Update: All The New Features, Changes, And Fixes Coming To iPhones

Apple is getting ready to roll out the iOS 26.1 update for iPhones later this month, just weeks after releasing iOS 26 – one of the biggest redesigns in years. The major update introduced Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface, smarter AI tools under Apple Intelligence, and more customization features. Now, iOS 26.1 looks more like a polished version than a major overhaul – ironing out early bugs and expanding language support for Apple Intelligence. Also Read: Black Friday Deal: MacBook Air M4 Now Available For Just Rs 55,911 On Croma

The overall look of iOS 26 stays the same, but a few noticeable changes are coming. The Phone app’s keypad now gets the glossy Liquid Glass treatment, while the Photos app has been refreshed with a translucent navigation bar and updated video scrubber that’s easier to read. In the Calendar app, events now stretch across the full width of the screen for a cleaner layout. Also Read: Poco F8 Pro, Poco F8 Ultra Launched Globally: Check Specifications, Features, Price, And More

The Music app is also getting a small but handy tweak – users can swipe left or right on the Now Playing bar to skip songs, making navigation a little smoother when you’re on the go. Also Read: Black Friday Deal Alert: iPhone Air Gets A Rs 11,000 Price Cut On Croma

One of the biggest changes comes to Apple Intelligence, which is getting a wider rollout with support for several new languages. These include Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. However, iPhone users in India might have to wait a little longer for Hindi or other regional language options – something Apple is expected to add gradually in future updates.

The Live Translation feature for AirPods Pro and newer models is also getting smarter. It now supports Italian, Japanese, and both versions of Mandarin, making it even more useful for travellers and multilingual users.

Apple has also quietly addressed one of the more annoying bits of feedback from iOS 26 – the new Alarm app. Instead of a giant button that made it too easy to switch off an alarm by mistake, users will now need to swipe to dismiss it – a small but welcome fix.

Interestingly, some early iOS 26 code hints that Apple might be preparing to support third-party smartwatches in the future, though this may not go live just yet.

Overall, iOS 26.1 looks like a practical update – one that smooths out the rough edges from iOS 26, adds useful touches, and continues Apple’s push toward a more intelligent, refined iPhone experience.