The upcoming iOS 26.1 update will bring several new features and changes to iPhones, including a toggle for the Liquid Glass design appearance, a "slide to stop" feature for alarms in the Clock app, and more.
Given that Apple has not yet released an iOS 26.1 Release Candidate, the update is no longer expected to be released in October. It is likely to be released in early November, potentially on Monday, November 3 or Tuesday, November 4.
iOS 26.1 lets you choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass.
In the Settings app, under Display and Brightness → Liquid Glass, users will have the option to choose between a more transparent "Clear" option and a more opaque "Tinted" option.
Author's summary: iOS 26.1 update coming soon with new features.