The upcoming iOS 26.1 update will bring several new features and changes to iPhones, including a toggle for customizing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design and a "slide to stop" feature for alarms in the Clock app.
Key features of iOS 26.1 include:
The update is expected to be released in early November, with a possible release date of Monday, November 3 or Tuesday, November 4, depending on when the Release Candidate is seeded.
One of the notable features of iOS 26.1 is the ability to choose between two different looks for Liquid Glass: a more transparent "Clear" option and a more opaque "Tinted" option, accessible through the Settings app under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass.
iOS 26.1 lets you choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update coming soon with new features.