Apple has officially released the 26.1 updates for its range of operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and the HomePod OS. These updates mark a significant milestone as Apple transitions to a new unified year-based version numbering system, bringing a host of fixes and features to enhance the user experience.
One of the notable changes is the introduction of a new translucency control for Liquid Glass, offering users the option to adjust the intensity of the effect while maintaining visibility of underlying content. Users can choose the default Clear look for a glassier appearance that reveals more content beneath Liquid Glass or switch to the new Tinted look for a more opaque background that enhances readability by displaying vague shapes and colors.
For iPad users, the update brings back an enhanced version of the Slide Over multitasking mode, streamlining app management with quick swipes to summon or dismiss individual apps over existing ones. While the iPadOS 26 iteration features a revamped design and functional tweaks, users will find it easier to move and resize the Slide Over window, akin to handling any other app window on iPadOS 26.
Source: Ars Technica