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.
New Features
- Liquid Glass design toggle with "Clear" and "Tinted" options
- "Slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app
Release Date
Given that Apple has yet to seed an iOS 26.1 Release Candidate, the update is expected to be released in early November, likely on Monday, November 3 or Tuesday, November 4.
Users can choose their preferred look for Liquid Glass in the Settings app, under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update coming soon with new features.