# What’s New in iOS 26.1 Beta 2? **URL:** \ **Category:** iOS & iPadOS\ **Tags:** featured, ios-26\ **Created:** [October 6, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887 "2025-10-06T17:11:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/1 "2025-10-06T17:11:35Z")
Apple today released iOS 26.1 Beta 2 for developers. This update is expected to include several changes and refinements to features introduced in Beta 1. Let’s take a look at what’s new. In case you missed it, [here are the features included in iOS 26.1 Beta 1 →](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-1/22630) ![what's-new-in-ios-26.1-beta-2](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8f517ee14146f49d1f3082d8f265e6f28da8e5a7.jpeg) - [How to download iOS 26.1 Developer Beta for free, no need beta profile →](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/how-to-download-ios-26-1-developer-beta-for-free-no-need-beta-profile/13412) ## Settings Large description sections in the **Settings** app are now left-aligned instead of centered. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-settings](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0e5d12d85ef65efa8b0904adaf45596a619cbeea.jpeg) Additionally, under **Settings → Display & Brightness → Appearance** , the iOS 26 wallpaper has been updated. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-appearance-wallpaper](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5f893d68f930b4d3d5681bdcb2d2b95e4d9b1afd.jpeg) There’s a new **Background Security Improvements** option under **Settings → Privacy & Security**. According to Apple’s description, enabling this option provides additional protection for your iPhone between software updates. > Background Security Improvements provide additional protection to your iPhone in between software updates. > > In rare instances of compatibility issues, these security improvements may be temporarily removed and then enhanced in a future software update. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-security-improvements](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0a507e0cd586e9b06a3d12feb2a2337807be9d94.jpeg) iPhones with the Action Button now show a red Silent Mode toggle in Settings → Sounds & Haptics. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-silent-mode-toggle](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/40e4858332fe1937b00fd20ab4a980c331ef4e82.jpeg) ## Dock The Dock in **iOS 26.1 Beta 2** has been updated with **Liquid Glass**. In previous versions, it appeared more like a frosted glass effect rather than true Liquid Glass. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-dock](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/961de69b510de34f77f0c6afce0b0f8bf7393c9f.jpeg) ## Slide Over on iPad Good news for iPad users — **Slide Over** has returned in **iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2**. But it currently only works when using Windowed Apps or Stage Manager mode. To enable Slide Over on iPadOS 26.1, press and hold the green traffic-light button, then choose **Enter Slide Over**. ![ipados-26.1-beta-2-slide-over](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9af8d45388931ebc710f761911bf3904a5832e13.jpeg) ## Alarms and Timers iOS 26.1 Beta 2 adds a new “slide to stop” for Alarms and Timer, it’s now a bit harder to turn off your alarm than just hitting Snooze. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-slide-to-stop](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f823b12239e927478505d2c5a29c5323ee6987ce.jpeg) [https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/1975277154801000664](https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/1975277154801000664) ## Folders The folder names are now left-aligned and the text appears bolder. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-folder-name](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7e56266010ea42e4736d7144fb1fc5260f174dc4.jpeg) ## Photos In iOS 26.1 Beta 2, screenshots are no longer covered by navigation buttons in the Photos app. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-screenshots](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/13f4aef150c0659e2b418eb0a1ecb56bbf3b6db9.jpeg) The context menu that appears when long-pressing on a photo or video in **Photos** has been updated to highlight the **Share** , **Favorite** , and **Delete** buttons. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-context-menu-in-photos](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/13f7dfee1ecc4810d0117927255fc1c55e810b50.jpeg) ## Calendar In the Calendar app’s list view, full-colored event backgrounds are now gone in Beta 2. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-calendar](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3dea9d7074c639bbdeaa510cf8f29d53dc614404.jpeg) ## Fitness The Fitness app on iPhone now supports custom workouts. Previously, you could only choose from preset ones. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-create-custom-workouts-in-fitness](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/44998706581ccbfeef162b09356fd8a565f5adda.jpeg) ## Accessibility In **Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size** , the Button Shapes option has been renamed to _Display Borders_ and now shows outlines around prominent UI elements. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-display-borders-in-accessibility](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/545a42ae540d9112b70c6f8ea26c766425c01735.jpeg) ## Lock Screen Wallpaper When editing a Lock Screen wallpaper, the “Pin to Crop” indicator now only appears briefly before fading away. In earlier versions of iOS 26, it would reappear whenever you adjusted the wallpaper. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-lock-screen-wallpapers](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8a03b79c16f3433dda08f0a83201871610dca8ec.jpeg) ## Vision Pro App The Vision Pro app now includes a realistic 3D model of the headset. When you scroll through the page, you’ll notice it moves slightly with the motion. ![ios-26.1-beta-vision-pro-app](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/0/016654eb6a9c5ec883f10800a28ec62f6bedd198.jpeg) ## Writing Tools In iOS 26.1 Beta 2, the Writing Tools menu has been updated with a Liquid Glass background. Additionally, the Compose menu with ChatGPT now features a subtle animated gradient strip. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-writing-tools](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bdf53f98b6f27d551d59c30f9ecea6963ac6daeb.jpeg) ## Menu Animation In iOS 26.1 Beta 2, Apple refined the menu animation to look smoother, but there’s still a small glitch if you pay attention. [https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/1976287247327691225](https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/1976287247327691225) ## Bug Fixed 🐞 ### Lock Screen Customize The **Lock Screen** customization interface for clocks and widgets has also been fixed — corner radiuses are now correct, and the background has been updated with Liquid Glass. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-lock-screen-customize](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/795f6cfa75d61ac0c5f63bc0af1fb563de8cb9a3.jpeg) ### Dynamic Island iOS 26.1 Beta 2 fixes the misaligned Low Battery alert on the iPhone Air. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-dynamic-island-iphone-air](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/78eda7c33de7d0b22a9b1b36169aeedb095ad1d3.jpeg) _Image credit [u/superquanganh](https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSBeta/comments/1nzqd8l/ios_261_db2_battery_low_dynamic_island_on_iphone/)_ ### Widgets Fixed an issue where widgets could disappear while the app was open. In addition, iOS 26.1 Beta 2 also fixes an issue where transparent widgets always had a white background even when Dark Mode was enabled. ![ios-26.1-beta-2-transparent-widgets](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/eeec76ae8dc8bd882671924b023a63c61bad4ecd.jpeg) * * * I’ll keep adding more iOS 26.1 Beta 2 changes and new features here as I discover them. Stay tuned and follow [@BetaProfiles on X](https://x.com/BetaProfiles) or [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@betaprofiles)! ---
**Author:** ![Scarff](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Scarff](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Scarff)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/2 "2025-10-06T20:12:59Z")
is it just me or offload unused apps option is completely gone ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/3 "2025-10-06T20:39:37Z")
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**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/4 "2025-10-06T20:43:07Z")
I just checked, and it’s completely missing on my iPhone with iOS 26.1 Beta 2. Back in Beta 1, I was still able to search for “Offload Unused Apps,” but nothing appeared under App Store settings. ---
**Author:** ![Th\_ng\_L\_ng](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Th\_ng\_L\_ng](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Th_ng_L_ng)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/5 "2025-10-07T04:20:01Z")
Hello admin, I wonder when there will be performance, temperature and battery optimization in the next updates? ---
**Author:** ![Th\_ng\_L\_ng](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Th\_ng\_L\_ng](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Th_ng_L_ng)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/6 "2025-10-07T04:40:07Z")
version 26.1 beta 2 i have virtual home button error on iphone 16 pro ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/7 "2025-10-07T06:07:03Z")
Battery and performance optimization updates usually arrive toward the end of a beta cycle, which means the iOS 26.1 RC should be released in the next few weeks. Do you mean AssistiveTouch? I just checked, and yes — there’s currently a bug that causes the icons to remain visible for a short time after closing AssistiveTouch. Please send a report through the Feedback app. ---
**Author:** ![hmjnix](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/hmjnix/32/5166_2.png) [@hmjnix](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/hmjnix)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/8 "2025-10-07T12:23:01Z")
The swipe threshold for the full edit menu has been reduced. ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/9 "2025-10-07T16:42:16Z")
Can you specify where exactly? It would be even better if you could include a screenshot. ---
**Author:** ![iNekomac](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/inekomac/32/4999_2.png) [@iNekomac](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/iNekomac)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/10 "2025-10-08T07:05:22Z")
![IMG_0446](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b2f71e2f4533533c190e3db5ddf6af8b684f9734.jpeg)The widget seems to have gone dark. ---
**Author:** ![Saroj11488](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f475e1/32.png) [@Saroj11488](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Saroj11488)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/11 "2025-10-08T08:43:58Z")
After updating this update 26.1 beta 2 My 16 Plus continuous vibrates after picking call and automatically disconnect call after vibration off. What’s the problem with my device with this iOS 26.1B2. ---
**Author:** ![KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/kingdando/32/4963_2.png) [@KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/KingDando)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/12 "2025-10-08T14:50:24Z")
![IMG_4173](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f83115bb16de1302947c57fdff50f9c38d393800.jpeg) The Connections control in Control Center now indicates primary and secondary when mobile data is enabled. ---
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> [@iNekomac](#): > > The widget seems to have gone dark. Yes, it really does look darker in Dark Mode. ---
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Can you switch between Primary and Secondary by long-pressing the Cellular control? ---
**Author:** ![KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/kingdando/32/4963_2.png) [@KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/KingDando)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/15 "2025-10-08T16:42:48Z")
I don’t have a secondary SIM or eSIM. But I can’t open a menu. ---
**Author:** ![javisx](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/javisx/32/5175_2.png) [@javisx](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/javisx)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/16 "2025-10-09T14:29:11Z")
In iOS 26.0.1, it looks more like a frosted glass effect before editing the wallpaper, when you click on edit the wallpaper it becomes a real liquid glass for a few minutes. In the screenshot where the wallpaper is edited I don’t know why the dock comes out with a weird effect, but it really doesn’t look like that. It looks with the effect of real liquid glass. ![IMG_6184](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/76eb0f799361eb65a0a1a58cf2dca2054f654aab.jpeg) ![IMG_6183](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/37a6da310202adef8bf8ca8451551adeb154beab.jpeg) ![IMG_6187](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d99f6639c709da2f196d14e7763a51b4d113dbb0.jpeg) ---
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You’re right, the Dock in iOS 26.0.1 currently has a bug, which has been fixed in iOS 26.1 Beta 2. I also noticed that in iOS 26.0.1, when you swipe to open Control Center (just a little bit), the Dock looks more like Liquid Glass, but once you release it, it goes back to the regular frosted look. ---
**Author:** ![Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/zagnut531/32/5176_2.png) [@Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Zagnut531)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/what-s-new-in-ios-26-1-beta-2/22887/18 "2025-10-09T20:23:58Z")
There is a new “Show Map” Option ![IMG_0239](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce6d1f85a3cffcf6ab4b495a7022ea2a8944a14f.jpeg) in Photos