Release: iOS 26.1 is now rolling out globally to all compatible iphone devices.

🔹 1. Liquid Glass Interface Enhancements

· Apple’s “Liquid Glass” design now has smoother transitions and animations.

· App switching, widgets, and notifications feel more fluid and responsive.

· Subtle visual cues improve usability, especially for accessibility features.

🔹 2. AI Enhancements

· Apple Intelligence (AI assistant features) now supports more languages.

· Smarter suggestions for text, photos, and app usage.

· Improved on-device AI processing for privacy, making features faster without relying on cloud processing.

🔹 3. Camera & media Access

· Smarter camera access:

o Quick switching between modes (photo, video, portrait)

o Improved low-light performance

o Easier shortcuts for scanning documents and QR codes

· Enhancements to editing tools in Photos app, including AI-assisted color correction.

🔹 4. Security & Privacy

· Over 50 security patches included.

· Fixes for vulnerabilities in WebKit, mail, and kernel to ensure safer device usage.

· Stronger privacy alerts when apps access sensitive data.

🔹 5. Performance & Battery

· Optimized for smoother operation on older iphone models still compatible with iOS 26.

· Battery management improvements for longer daily usage.

· Faster app launches and system animations.

🔹 6. How to Update

1. Go to Settings → General → software Update

2. Tap Download and Install

3. Ensure your iphone has at least 50% battery or is plugged in

4. Connect to Wi-Fi for faster download

 

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