Thank goodness Slide Over is back in iPadOS 26.1
Here’s how to utilize iPad Slide Over for more efficient multitasking with iPadOS 26.1 and boost your productivity. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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EcoFlow RAPID Pro 27K Power Bank (300W) review: Fast, powerful and portable MacBook battery pack
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity 140W (PD 3.1) charging power 300W max output 280W input Dedicated app Cons Extra accessories hard to find Our Verdict The good-looking EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank is a high-capacity laptop charging power bank that boasts not just a lot of juice and fast-charging speeds, but a huge simultaneous output and a handy built-in USB-C cable. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$219.99 Best Prices Today: EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank 27K (300W) Retailer Price $159.99 View Deal $219.99 View Deal EcoFlow $219.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket With a 27,650mAh battery capacity the EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank (300W) is as powerful as you can get without stopping you at the airport security gates. As such it is one of the most powerful laptop power banks that you can carry with your MacBook, and it comes with a built-in USB-C cable that can power a laptop at up to 140W. Its built-in USB-C cable can output power at up to 140W so can fast-charge even the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Power bank tech specs Battery capacity: 99.54Wh Fastest Power Output: 140W Total Power Output: 300W Power Input: 280W USB ports: 2x USB-C (140W PD 3.1); 2x USB-C (65W PD 3.0) Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.2 x 2.3 inches (16.6 x 5.5 x 5.8cm) Weight: 24.7oz (699g) There are three USB-C ports at the top of the power bank and a retractable 60cm USB-C cable nested at the bottom. Two USB-C ports can be used to power at 140W, and the other two at 65W each. Simple math tells you that—while the power bank’s maximum output is 300W, which is at the top of the laptop power bank scale—it can’t handle all of these outputs at the same time as that would add up to 410W. It can recharge up to four devices at the same time, although—as with all charging devices—you have to stay within the 300W maximum. With two laptops connected its generous 300W total output will allow the two 140W ports (one being the built-in cable) to fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pros at full pelt. Simon Jary With three devices it can output at 140W, 95W and 65W—enough for three MacBooks at the same time. And using all four charging points, still allows for two MacBooks at 140W. with the remaining two USB-C ports sharing 20W. In comparison, the similar Anker Prime 27650mAh Power Bank with a maximum total output of 250W can’t fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pros at the same time—one is pegged back at 100W. For more alternatives, keep reading. An iPhone could be charged four and a half times over if using all the power bank’s battery capacity. In our tests, we fully recharged an iPhone 15 Pro in about 1 hour 40 minutes, leaving 85% power left in the power bank. Simon Jary Performance The top-end 16-inch MacBook Pro has a battery rated at around the same watt hours (99.6Wh) as this power bank (99.54Wh). That doesn’t always mean it can 100% recharge the laptop as in reality some power is lost in the transfer, but it should manage around 70-75%, and anything over 100Wh won’t be allowed on a commercial flight anyway according to TSA, CAA and EASA airline limits. If you don’t require a power bank for in-flight recharging, but still want one for the home or office—maybe on long car or train journeys or out camping—consider a larger capacity laptop power bank such as the $169 Ugreen 48000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank. EcoFlow claims that you can charge a 49.9Wh MacBook Air 1.3 times. We tested a 14-inch MacBook Pro (69.6Wh), and it managed nearly 1.2 (total 117%)—which leads us to think it could do more than 1.3 with the smaller Air’s battery, although we haven’t tested this. See our list of MacBook battery capacities for more details on the whole range of Apple laptops. While it’s especially capable in terms of battery capacity for charging laptops, the EcoFlow RAPID Pro can charge other devices, such as an iPad and iPhone, your AirPods, or your Apple Watch. Eventually, of course, the RAPID Pro power bank will run out of juice itself. You can recharge the power bank itself to 80% in around 40 minutes using one of the 140W USB-C ports at the same time. You can use the two 140W outputs together for a combined 280W input and so get the power bank to 80% in half an hour. EcoFlow also claims its accessory EcoFlow RAPID Pro Desktop Charger can charge the power bank at 320W to the same 80% mark in around 20 minutes. This also features two USB-C ports (one at 100W, the other 30W) and a 22.5W USB-A port. However, at the time of our review, this is not available in either the U.S. or U.K. There’s also an EcoFlow Rapid Pro X Magnetic Block Apple Watch Charger that can charge the power bank via the pogo pins at its base, but this appears to be only an at-purchase add-on for the RAPID Pro X version of the power bank that is more customizable, but lacks the built-in cable found on the standard model reviewed here. The X version comes uses the built-in cable on the Magnetic Block. It’s all quite confusing. As such, we recommend this plain EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank, and not the fancy X version. Simon Jary Laptop power bank portability The EcoFlow RAPID Pro 27650mAh Power Bank is about the same size in height (6.5 inches) as the iPhone 17 Pro Max is long (6.43 inches). It’s around 5.5 inches wide and deep, and is easily carried in one hand. It weighs just under 25oz (0.7kg). It’s compact but not pocketable, unless you are wearing a long coat with deep pockets, but it will fit easily in a MacBook backpack. The design is ultra slick with chrome buttons to control the display. The cable is nicely hidden from site near the base when not in use. Simon Jary Power bank smarts There’s a color digital display on the front of the power bank (pictured above) that shows the remaining battery capacity, plus information such as its temperature (don’t let any battery get too hot or cold if you want to keep it at peak fitness), cycle count (how many times it has been charged itself: EcoFlow claims that the power bank retains over 80% of its battery capacity after 300 charge cycles) plus the port and wattage being used while charging. If not used for an extended period, it is recommended to recharge the power bank at least once every three months. As well as that charging data, the power bank can be controlled by the EcoFlow app, which gives real-time charging stats (remaining charging time and input and output power indicators) and can be optimized to help extend the battery life of the devices being charged as well as its own. The EcoFlow app is similar to Anker power bank app, except that the rival app includes a handy Find Device feature to activate a sound alert from the power bank when you need to locate it. Simon Jary Price and alternatives EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank (27,650mAh, 300W, Built-in Cable) is priced at $219.99 / £169.99 / CA$249.99 / €169,99. At the time of writing there were direct discounts. Check our real-time price comparison at the top and bottom of this article for the best prices in your region, and take a look at Amazon or Amazon UK. EcoFlow also sells a 20000mAh model for $179.99 / £129.99 that offers a smaller (14.5cm height) and lower 230W max output battery. It’s not too much smaller and has the same number of USB ports, including the built-in cable. It’s 5oz (135g) lighter than the 27K model. With 100W USB-C it might suit MacBook Air or 14-inch MacBook Pro owners. For the 16-inch MacBook Pro, the 140W (PD 3.1) speedy 27,650mAh power bank makes more sense. Alternative high capacity (25K and over) laptop power banks can be found in our roundup of the best power banks for MacBook. These include the Anker Prime 27K (250W) Power Bank and a new model from the same company, the Anker Prime 26K (300W) Power Bank that currently is in testing for review. Another 25K Anker Power Bank (165W) has two built-in cables but a slightly lower capacity and maximum power output. There’s the adventurous Sandberg Survivor Power Bank that equals the 27K EcoFlow RAPID Pro but has a lesser 65W USB-C port. We’d take that model to a desert but the EcoFlow to a beach hotel. The confusingly named Cuktech 20 Power Bank 25000mAh (210W) is much cheaper (MSRP: $123), but again a lower capacity and total output, although it too can reach 140W from one of its ports. Choosing between all of these power banks as the portable charging companion for your MacBook could be a complicated game of price and power over convenience and intelligent features. What makes the EcoFlow RAPID Pro stand out are its top 27K capacity, 140W fast-charging, 300W total output and built-in cable. None of the others can match all four of these attributes. Should I buy the EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank (27,650mAh, 300W)? The good-looking EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank is a high-capacity laptop charging power bank that boasts not just a lot of juice and fast-charging speeds, but a huge simultaneous output and a handy built-in USB-C cable. The 27,650mAh model is particularly suited to owners of the 16-inch MacBook Pro that can take advantage of its 140W charging and full battery capacity, but all owners of hungry MacBooks will delight in its recharge capacity and speed.

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It’s decision time for Liquid Glass – what do you choose? [Poll]
The Liquid Glass user interface is both the headline feature of iOS 26 and one of the most controversial things Apple has done in recent years. The company has now officially released iOS 26.1, leaving users able to choose whether to keep Liquid Glass as it is or tone it down dramatically … more…

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Apple slices its logo for new Apple One branding
Apple has continued its efforts to rebrand some of its Services, quietly adding a colorful and stylized Apple logo to Apple One.Apple One, sliced - Image Credit: AppleSince the introduction of its 26-generation operating systems like iOS 26, Apple has gradually changed the branding of its services. On Monday, happened to Apple One.A small change was made to Apple One on the Apple TV page, as spotted by MacRumors, showing a tweak to the branding of the service. The old standard Apple logo has gone, and in place is a multi-colored version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Tim Cook just turned 65, renewing speculation about his successor as CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook turned 65 on November 1, leading to renewed speculation about when he might step down and who might replace him. Four names have led the rumors to date, although the one most frequently mentioned was ruled out back in the summer … more…

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This new lock screen setting will stop your iPhone flashlight from turning off accidentally
The iPhone lock screen flashlight is incredibly handy. But have you ever noticed it turn off randomly while you are holding the phone, seemingly inexplicably? What is actually happening is the slightest touch on the screen can be interpreted as a swipe to the right to open the camera, which immediately turns off the flashlight feature. An annoying conflict of functionality, if you even realized what was happening. But with iOS 26.1, now you can actually do something to fix it. more…

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Apple might actually be doomed if Siri misses another deadline
Macworld Remember enhanced Siri? Apple first announced it in June of 2024 and planned to deliver it in an update to iOS 18, but it never did. You might be forgiven for thinking now that it will never get here. Even for wondering whether or not it’s worth carrying on and whether anything ever means anything anymore in this crazy, mixed-up world. If we cannot trust the word of a $4 trillion company, what can we trust? Our friends and loved ones? Have you seen those people? Uncle Jed insists that stew is a fifth state of matter that exists between solids and liquids. At least now we know why Aunt Jan drinks so much. At any rate, fear not, comrades! All is well, because Chairman Cook announced during Thursday’s conference call with analysts that enhanced Siri is still theoretically supposedly coming in 2026 to an iPhone near you! Huzzah! We’re also excited for a more personalized Siri. We’re making good progress on it, and as we’ve shared, we expect to release it next year. Apple CEO TIm Cook What a heartwarming and tepidly reassuring statement in these uncertain times. The Macalope, for one, will definitely be toying with the idea of maybe possibly thinking about getting excited about it for a second or two. To meet this deadline, Apple might be getting by with a little help from its friends, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new version of Siri could have some help from Google’s Gemini. Fortunately for Apple product users and fans of privacy, Apple seems to be getting a bespoke version of Gemini rather than funneling requests to Google. So, sort of like eWorld was a licensed version of AOL! Eeeeeeee. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.IDG The Macalope really hopes that’s a bad example, and it certainly is from the perspective of user base because enhanced Siri will instantly have millions of users while eWorld never gained much traction. But it is likely that enhancements will hit Google Gemini first and Siri second, much as happened with eWorld. Sure, there are probably more recent examples than one that occurred before both Tom Holland and Zendaya were even born, that’s just the first thing that occurred to the Macalope, okay? Gurman adds: …there’s no guarantee users will embrace it, that it will work seamlessly or that it can undo years of damage to the ‌Siri‌ brand. Good expectation setting. Thanks for that. “I just want to be clear, this could suck, OK?” We got it, Mark. We’ve used Siri before, so… you know. While Cook wanted to assure analysts and investors that enhanced Siri was on track, he also admitted that the company is always on the lookout for even more help. You know, just in case. We also continually surveil the market on M&A and are open to pursuing M&A if we think that it will advance our roadmap. Indeed, Apple has lost so many AI executives to Meta and other companies that it might have to acquire an AI company just to get some butts back in the seats. That department probably can’t even field a company softball team. “Tell the Time Machine team we have to forfeit again.” A thing the Macalope has not understood throughout this is that Apple is famously the company that is behind on AI. Why would Meta want to poach executives from a company that failed to deliver? Makes no sense. Whatever, that’s Meta’s problem. An enhanced, more conversational Siri has to be high on the list of user requests. While AI in general is a real mixed bag — Google included — and people are unlikely to stop buying iPhones over it, Apple has promised to deliver not once but twice. Miss it again and the company might get a rep.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Google Workspace and JumpCloud partner to launch new cloud productivity solution for enterprises
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Greg Keller from JumpCloud joins the show to talk about their new collaboration with Google, IT in the AI era, and much more. more…

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Apple gives old HomeKit architecture a few more months to live
Apple has delayed shutting down the old HomeKit architecture, extending its life until February 10, 2026. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 update, includes bug fixes, new features, improved AI support
You’ve been hankering for the first major update for macOS Tahoe 26 and it’s here. Apple on Monday released macOS Tahoe 26.1, complete with a slew of bug fixes and performance improvements. Here’s what you can expect to find: As usual, the update can be located, downloaded, and installed by navigating to System Settings > […] Source

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Rumor: Apple to ship first OLED MacBook Air in 2028
Come 2028, Apple will release a completely nifty MacBook Air with an OLED display. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to transition the MacBook Air from LCD to OLED within its 2028 product line. This will be part of a larger transition to the technology, including the flagship iPad Pro and MacBook models as […] Source

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Check out this $24 credit card-sized tracker that plays nice with Apple’s Find My
Macworld TL;DR: A rechargeable, Find My-compatible tracker the size of a credit card — the MagTag is on sale for $23.99 and helps you stop losing your essentials. Honestly, I’ve tried using AirTags to keep tabs on my stuff, but my wallet was too bulky with it. That’s why I was pretty excited to find the MagTag, a sleek AirTag dupe, especially now that it’s on sale for only $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). If you’re the kind of person who misplaces your wallet, passport, or bag more often than you’d like to admit, this thing is a game-changer. It’s just 1.5mm thick at about the size of a credit card, and fits easily into tight spaces without that annoying bulge. It works seamlessly with Apple’s Find My network, so you don’t need to download another app or jump through setup hoops. I just added it in the Find My app like I would with any Apple device. There’s a left-behind alert feature that’s already saved me from walking out the door without my wallet. You can also ping the tracker to make it beep if it’s hiding under a couch cushion or buried in a bag. It’s rechargeable via Qi wireless charging, lasts up to five months on a single charge, and is rated IP68-waterproof, so it’s built to last. If you’re deep into the Apple ecosystem and want a low-profile way to keep track of your essentials, this is a solid pickup — especially at this price. Join me and quit misplacing your essentials. Grab one of these credit card-sized MagTag trackers for just $23.99 while supplies last. MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My AppSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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How to stream 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for free in 2025
Celebrate friends and family alike with the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" — here's how you can watch it for free on Apple TV.Image Credit: AppleCharlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends are back on Apple TV for the holiday season, with a free streaming window for non-subscribers. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" will be available to watch at no cost from Saturday, November 15, through Sunday, November 16.Apple TV subscribers can watch at any time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26.1 now available for Macintosh
Apple on Monday released macOS Tahoe 26.1 which adds a new tinted option for Liquid Glass along with other features, bug fixes, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple’s iOS 26.1 now available for iPhone
Apple on Monday released iOS 26.1 which includes the following features and enhancements: Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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OS 26.1 Updates Bring Small Improvements
Update to OS 26.1 for incremental improvements and security fixes across Apple’s platforms. Highlights include Tinted Liquid Glass, AutoMix over AirPlay, Slide Over’s return to iPadOS, and dozens of patched vulnerabilities.

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OS 26.1 Updates Bring Small Improvements
Update to OS 26.1 for incremental improvements and security fixes across Apple’s platforms. Highlights include Tinted Liquid Glass, AutoMix over AirPlay, Slide Over’s return to iPadOS, and dozens of patched vulnerabilities.

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Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with Liquid Glass controls and more
New updates include a small but noteworthy batch of fixes and features.

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Apple showcases a very cool-looking new Apple One logo
While the new Apple TV logo got all the attention today, Apple also quietly changed the Apple One logo with a callback to one of its most classic eras. more…

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Epomaker MS68 review: Squishy and underwhelming
The Epomaker MS68 is a compact 65-percent mechanical keyboard, albeit one that's spongy to type with and lacks proper macOS support.Epomaker MS68Creating a compact keyboard that appeals to all users is not usually a difficult thing for a manufacturer to pull off. With the market dominated by Windows users, it makes sense for manufacturers to stick to catering to that audience above all others.That often means macOS users are left behind for the most part. Sometimes companies add switchable configurations, and others even go as far as to add macOS keycaps with their peripherals. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Dia browser gets fan-favorite Arc features in attempt to win back users
The Browser Company has updated Dia, its AI-powered browser, with a few features that users liked about Arc. Here’s what’s new. more…

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Apple Home update deadline pushed to February 2026
Users still running the old HomeKit framework now have a few extra months to update to the new Apple Home architecture. Here’s what you need to know. more…

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Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture in February 2026
The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support in February 2026, giving users additional time to prepare for the change and inevitable discontinuation.Support for the original Apple Home architecture will be discontinued on February 10, 2026.Back in May 2025, Apple announced it would be discontinuing support for the older Apple Home architecture by Fall 2025. The change wasn't entirely unexpected, as iOS 18.4 developer beta updates contained text strings urging users to upgrade to the latest Apple Home architecture.However, the iPhone maker has now decided to postpone the discontinuation of its original Apple Home architecture. Instead of support ending in the Fall of 2025, Apple's website now states that "support for the previous version of Apple Home will end on February 10, 2026." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple brings the App Store to the web
Macworld It’s a strange thing to consider novel in 2025, but Apple has finally put its complete App Store on the web. You can search and browse the App Store for all of Apple’s platforms, in their entirety. Just select the platform in the upper left: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, Watch, or Apple TV. Naturally you can’t actually download apps from any web browser, but there are share buttons, and on the Mac, links to open the app on the Mac App Store. Other than that, this appears to be a more or less complete App Store experience. There are full reviews, descriptions, update history, even Apple’s Privacy “Nutrition Labels.” You can browse Apple’s promotional stories and lists as well. With very few exceptions, this is the same experience you get on each platform, only freely available on the web. The App Store on the web includes all of Apple’s promotional stories.Foundry Individual apps used to have web listings but they were quite limited in scope, and the broader App Store—able to browse and search at will—could only be found by opening the App Store app on an Apple device.

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iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here’s the full list
Apple has published the full release notes for the security updates included in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. If you were looking for a reason to update, here are about 50 of them. more…

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Apple released a new iOS Firmware
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Apple is expecting a record-breaking Christmas shopping season
Apple is set to kick off its 50th year with what's expected to be a nearly $140 billion quarter. Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman discusses… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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These 7 new features make iOS 26.1 a must-have instant iPhone update
Macworld Just over a month after the official release of iOS 26 to the public, Apple is now rolling out iOS 26.1, the first major update to Apple’s new iPhone OS. While the 26.1 update isn’t a huge one, it does bring some important new settings and interface tweaks. From an option to adjust the intensity of Liquid Glass to new gestures on the Lock Screen and the Music app, read on as we dig into everything new in iOS 26.1 and why you should rush to update your iPhone or iPad right now. Make Liquid Glass more frosted One of the main highlights of iOS 26 is the new Liquid Glass interface. However, Apple’s attempt to make its operating system look fresher and more modern has resulted in as many complaints as compliments. After many attempts to fine-tune Liquid Glass, Apple decided to give users control over the interface. That’s because iOS 26.1 adds a new toggle to radically adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass. Now you can choose between “Clear” mode to stick with Liquid Glass’s transparency or “Tinted” mode for higher opacity and better contrast. You can now opt out of Liquid Glass.Foundry To do this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass and choose the best option for you. If you’re part of the group of users who were unhappy with Liquid Glass in iOS 26.1, you’ll certainly appreciate the new “Tinted” mode. Of course, if you like Liquid Glass, you don’t need to do anything about it – and you can rest easy without worrying about Apple backtracking on Liquid Glass now that there’s an option. Don’t sleep through alarms anymore iOS 26 brought another small but impactful change to the lives of iPhone users: the alarm interface. Some users didn’t like how Apple made the stop alarm button much larger in iOS 26 and placed it just below the Snooze button, which is the same size but a different color. As a result, a number of users have claimed that they’re oversleeping because they turned off the alarm instead of hitting the snooze right after waking up. Alarms are much harder to turn off in iOS 26.1.Foundry To fix this, iOS 26.1 once again tweaks the alarm interface. Now, Apple has added a “Slide to Stop” feature, which requires users to slide their finger from left to right to turn off alarms completely. But if you think that’s too complicated and want the old Stop button back, here’s what you can do. Once you install iOS 26, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch and enable the “Prefer Single-Touch Actions” toggle. This will bring back the button to stop the alarm instead of the new swipe gesture. Stop accidentally launching the camera While iOS already offers an option for users to remove the Camera button from the Lock Screen, the app is also accessible by swiping from right to left. If, for some reason, you want to completely remove access to the Camera app from the Lock Screen, you can now do so. By going to Settings > Camera and turning off the “Lock Screen Swipe to Open Camera” toggle, the Camera app will no longer be accessible by swiping your finger on the Lock Screen. Of course, you can still access the app in other ways, such as by pressing the Camera Control on iPhone 16 or later. But that can also be turned off. Although swiping to open the Camera app is meant to be a useful shortcut, some users complain about accidental launches when the iPhone is in their pocket, resulting in excessive battery drain. If that’s the case, iOS 26.1 is the update for you. Swipe to change tracks iOS 26.1 also makes it easier to skip songs in the Apple Music app. Instead of having to open the full-screen player or press any buttons, all you need to do now is swipe your finger on the mini player to skip to the next song or go back to the previous one. Give it a try after you update: play an album or playlist, then minimize the player and test the swipe gestures. Although it’s not a life-changing feature, it’s certainly slicker than tapping the skip button. Apple Music has a new skip gesture in iOS 26.1.Foundry Use Apple Intelligence in more languages Introduced last year, Apple Intelligence is what Apple calls its set of AI-based features. This includes things like Writing Tools for reviewing text, Genmoji for creating your own emojis, and Visual Intelligence for searching for things with your iPhone camera. Apple Intelligence has been available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean. With iOS 26.1, Apple is expanding support for Apple Intelligence to more languages. These include: Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Portuguese (Portugal), Vietnamese, and Turkish. If you speak one of these languages and have a compatible device (iPhone 15 Pro or later), go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri after updating to iOS 26.1 and make sure to enable the Apple Intelligence toggle. Quickly patch security holes As we previously reported here at Macworld, iOS 26.1 revamped a feature formerly known as “Rapid Security Responses.” Now called “Security Improvements,” the feature can automatically and silently install security patches on your iPhone or iPad without requiring you to download a new version of iOS. If you want to make sure your device is always secure with the latest patches, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Background Security Improvements and enable the Automatically Install option. Security updates will be much less painful after the iOS 26.1 update is installed.Foundry This may sound like a small thing, but many users forget to install iOS updates. That’s why having the option to install security patches automatically without any action is actually huge. Get Slide Over back on iPad Good news for iPad users. iPadOS 26.1 brings back Slide Over, one of the iPad’s multitasking features that lets users keep an app always visible on the screen, overlaying other apps. Although iPadOS 26 has improved multitasking and window management in many ways, the removal of Slide Over has left some iPad users upset. Thankfully, Apple listened to the feedback and brought the feature back. This time, users will find Slide Over by tapping and holding the green resize button in the upper-left corner of any app window.  Slide Over disappeared in iOS 26, but it’s back in iOS 26.1.Foundry Update now For those who have already updated to iOS 26, the update to version 26.1 makes the system even more reliable and secure, and adds some extra features. 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