Apple has begun rolling out iOS 26.1 after several weeks of testingThe release candidate (RC) is already in circulation and, according to the official schedule, the worldwide launch begins on November 3 (US time)Therefore, in Spain and the rest of Europe it should appear on the stable channel very soon.
Although it's a short-cycle revision, it brings changes that are noticeable in everyday life: a “Tint” setting for Liquid Glass which improves readability, a switch to prevent accidentally opening the camera from the lock screen, the new "swipe to stop" gesture for alarms, and fine-tuning of performance and stability.
Availability and how to update
The RC is essentially the final version that Apple releases a few days beforehand for final testing. If no critical bugs are found, that same compilation It's the one that reaches the stable channel. In Spain, the update notification may take a few hours longer than in the US. time zone and deployment waves.
To install iOS 26.1 when it becomes available, go to Settings> General> Software update. If you want test the RCActivate “Beta Updates” (public or developer) from that same screen. It's best to have your iPhone with enough battery or plugged into the mains and, if possible, make a backup beforehand.
Control your appearance with the new “Tint” from Liquid Glass
The Liquid Glass design introduced more aggressive transparencies that, for some users, made reading more difficult. With iOS 26.1 comes a “Dyeing/Tint” mode which increases opacity and contrast to make the interface more comfortable.
You'll find the setting in Settings > Display & brightness > Liquid GlassThe change affects areas such as the Notification Center, search bars, and context menus, providing greater clarity without giving up the system's appearance.
Adjustments that prevent everyday errors
If you've ever taken your phone out of your pocket and found the camera open, this is for you: iOS 26.1 adds a switch for disable the swipe gesture The lock screen that launches the camera. It's in Settings > Camera and helps reduce unintentional openings and unnecessary consumption.
It also changes how you stop alarms and timers. Instead of a large button that's easy to accidentally press, there's now a control for... “swipe to stop”...more intentional and proof against morning scares. Those who prefer classic interaction can review the accessibility options for prioritize one-touch actions.
Other changes and improvements you'll notice
- Gesture in MusicYou can slide over the cover or the mini-player to change tracks, streamlining playback control.
- Apple TV It simplifies its name (formerly Apple TV+) and debuts a more colorful icon, in line with the service's new visual identity.
- Local capture: new section in Settings > General that allows you to choose where files are saved and activate the option “audio only”.
- Apple IntelligenceSupport is extended to languages such as Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese.
- AirPods – live translation: adds Japanese, Korean, Italian and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) to the supported languages.
- Fitness On iPhone: ability to create custom workouts from scratch with goals, duration and effort level.
Performance, battery life and compatibility
Beyond the functions, one perceives a general polishing of the system: smoother animations and less lag when typing or opening apps. In Geekbench 6 tests performed on an iPhone 17 Pro Max, the CPU score has gone from around 7.258 to 9.713 points, while the GPU remains around 45.500, indicating CPU improvements without relevant graphics changes.
On battery power, the behavior is more stable: consumption it normalizes After the first few days of settling into the version, with a more predictable download in daily use.
The update is available for iPhones that are already running iOS 26, that is, from iPhone 11 onwardsBefore updating, make sure you have backup daily (iCloud or local), sufficient free space and a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
With the arrival of iOS 26.1, iPhones gain visual control, fewer accidental actions, and a a more refined systemThe phased release should complete the rollout in Europe shortly, so it's worth checking Settings > General > Software update to upgrade when it appears.
