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iOS 26.1 Developer Beta Launched: New Features, Eligible Devices, How to Download and More
The iOS 26.1 developer beta adds new languages for Live Translation and Apple Intelligence and introduces swipe gestures in Apple Music, restarting the beta cycle after iPhone 17 launch.
- On Monday, September 22, Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 26.1, restarting the beta cycle after iPhone 17 models reached customers.
- After WWDC 2025, Apple postponed several features ahead of the iOS 26 launch and, after last year's Apple Intelligence and Siri delays, opted for a cautious rollout.
- Apple Music users can swipe left and right on album art and the mini player to change tracks, alongside minor UI polish across apps.
- Developers can access the beta via Xcode or the Apple Developer app, but Apple warns most users to avoid installing developer betas and to back up devices.
- Some promised Siri features remain absent from this beta, while Apple says digital ID creation should be available before the end of 2025 for U.S. passports in Wallet and TSA checkpoints.
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iOS 26.1 Developer beta launched: New features, eligible devices, how to download and more
Apple has released the iOS 26.1 developer beta, enhancing AI language support and refining the UI. To download, users must enroll in the Apple Developer program. The update includes new languages for Apple Intelligence and Live Translation, along with UI improvements across various apps.
·New Delhi, India
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Apple started today with the update test cycle 26.1 of its operating systems, providing the first beta version for programmers. The launch covers not only iOS 26.1, but also the...
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