Apple today released iOS 26.1, the first major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.1 comes over a month after iOS 26 launched. iOS 26.1 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation iPhone SE. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.1 adds a toggle to increase the opacity of Liquid Glass for those who want less translucency.
Hopefully it comes with some improvements to battery life. That’s been my man issue with the 26 releases so far.
My phone only lasts a handful of hours on 26. 15 pro
Mine goes all day pretty easy, driven pretty hard too. 14 Pro Max [84% health]
I’m at 87%health. I get below 30% and have to charge it back to full once or twice throughout the day
Circling back, I turned off the always-on display, which might be helping mine last longer.