Apple released iOS 26.1 beta 2 on Monday and if you've opted in for the iOS 26.1 beta you should be able to install it by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Follow the directions on the Software Update screen to install the latest iOS 26.1 beta. The first thing you might notice is that it appears as though Apple toned down the Liquid Glass effect a little on the home page. Apple did add the effect to the iPhone's telephone keypad and the clock on the customized Lock Screen.
Dol you like the "slide to stop" alarm feature?
Yes. It makes it easier to dismiss an alarm.
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No. It's more aggravation for the phone's user.
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I won't know until I use it.
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If Liquid Glass bothers you, the effect can be reduced by going to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. Scroll down to Reduce Transparency and toggle it on to reduce transparency and blurs on some backgrounds; this should make some buttons and controls more legible.
A great new feature takes you back to the past while dismissing your alarm
Have you ever had your iPhone alarm go off with a really loud and annoying sound at an inappropriate time? And for one reason or another, perhaps you just woke up and your iPhone was upside down, or you're half asleep and can't find the stop button, you can't seem to turn off the alarm. As a result, the alarm keeps blaring in your ear. With iOS 26.1 Beta 2, Apple has added a "slide to stop" feature that makes it easier to dismiss an alarm that has gone off. Note how heavy Apple went with the Liquid Glass on that animation.
Not only does this slide make it easier to turn off the alarm when you might be unable to find the stop button, it also brings back memories of the "Slide to Unlock" feature that unlocked the handset until Apple changed it with 2016's iOS 10. Today's iOS 26.1 Beta 2 release also features bug fixes and performance enhancements. The stable version of iOS 26.1 should arrive at the end of this month. One date listed as a possibility is October 27th. When the stable version is released, those of you running the Beta software can switch back to stable updates without getting punished with a data wipe.
Why you might want to stay on the iOS Beta program through iOS 26.4
Personally, I'd like to continue receiving the Beta updates at least through the release of the iOS 26.4 Beta this coming spring. That is when Apple is expected to launch "Personal Siri." This feature will allow Siri to answer certain queries by going through your texts and rummaging through your calendar, email, and other apps. Siri will also learn your daily habits to anticipate when you might need a daily alarm set. It will also understand what you are trying to accomplish with your iPhone and the apps you have opened and help you complete those tasks.
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