The new Safari toolbar saves some space, but it's missing features we've had since the very first iPhone in 2007.

Apple has added eight new Background Sounds in iOS 26, including Babble, Steam, Airplane, Boat, Bus, Train, Rain On Roof, and Quiet Night. Add the Background Sounds control to Control Center to try them out, or go to Settings ➝ Accessibility ➝ Audio & Visual ➝ Background Sounds.

Live Translation launched last month for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 with support for English (US and UK), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain). iOS 26.1 adds support for five new languages:

Liquid glass design returns with updates to Photos, widgets, and health features like hypertension notifications.

United Airlines is the first to support Apple’s new iOS 26 boarding passes, bringing real-time updates, Live Activities, and WalletKit integration.

The new iOS 26 might be a popular update, but not everyone is a fan of all its changes. Thankfully, most new features can be customized with these settings.

Discover iOS 26.1 Beta 2’s new features, performance boosts, and release schedule. Learn if this update is worth installing on your device.