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<\/p>\nApple has just released new software for all of its major platforms. Here’s what is new. <\/p>\n
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First up, Apple has released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1<\/p>\n
You can download the update by going to Settings > General > Software Update<\/strong> on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n Here are the complete iOS 26.1 release notes:<\/p>\n This update includes the following features and enhancements: For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit: Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and\/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: Here are the release notes for iPadOS 26.1<\/p>\n Slide Over Local capture This update includes the following features and enhancements: For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPad models. To learn more, please visit: Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and\/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: \n \n Other Apple software updates arriving today include macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1.<\/p>\n Here’s what’s new on the Mac:<\/p>\n This update includes the following features and enhancements: For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: support.apple.com\/100100.<\/p>\n Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To learn more, please visit: apple.com\/macos\/feature-availability. To update, go to the Software Update in System Settings.<\/p>\n watchOS 26.1 only features “improvements and bug fixes” according to Apple. <\/p>\n You’ll need an Apple Watch 6 or later, any Apple Watch Ultra, or the second- or third-generation Apple Watch SE to upgrade. The update can be downloaded now through the companion Watch app on your iPhone by heading to General > Software Update<\/strong> in the My Watch portion of the app. You can also go to Settings > General > Software Update<\/strong> on an Apple Watch.<\/p>\n Your watch needs to have more than 50 percent power and connected to a charger. Like most Apple Watch updates, it could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete, so be patient.<\/p>\n While tvOS 26.1 is now available, Apple didn’t state any changes in the software.<\/p>\n An update should automatically be downloaded to an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K.<\/p>\n If you haven’t already enabled automatic updates, you can download the software by heading to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software<\/strong>. Right next to the button to update software is the toggle switch to turn on automatic updates.<\/p>\n Source link: http:\/\/appadvice.com\/reviews<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Apple has just released new software for all of its major platforms. Here’s what is new. iOS 26.1\/iPadOS 26.1 First up, Apple has released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 You can download the update by going to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad. 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– Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
– Live Translation with AirPods support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Italian
– Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
– Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
– Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
– Local capture files can be saved to a specific location
– Manual workout logging is available directly from the Fitness app
– New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera
– Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
– Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)<\/p>\n
https:\/\/support.apple.com\/100100<\/p>\n
https:\/\/apple.com\/ios\/feature-availability\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/support.apple.com\/125039<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
– Slide Over lets you keep a window on top of other windows, and easily hide off screen when not in use
– Resizable windows in Slide Over let you choose your preferred size and aspect ratio<\/p>\n
– Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
– Option to let you choose where local capture files are saved<\/p>\n
– Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
– Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
– Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
– New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera
– Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
– Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)
– Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app, now available on iPad<\/p>\n
https:\/\/support.apple.com\/100100<\/p>\n
https:\/\/apple.com\/ios\/feature-availability\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/support.apple.com\/125039 <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nwatchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1<\/h2>\n
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– Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
– Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
– Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
– Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)<\/p>\n
Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and\/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: support.apple.com\/125039.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n