iOS 26.1

[Monsieur]

What have I done?
Phone updates seem to happen like witchcraft, most seem okay.
This new one is unsettling! Shiny, glossy, I want my old one back!

 

[OldCroc]

I read somewhere that you can turn off liquid glass but haven’t tried. I’m getting used to it now, though, as I first installed it on my ipad a while ago.

 

[Oldrat]

I don’t like it either.

 

[leadfarmer]

I’ve just got a new iPad so I’m missing the home button more than anything

 

[Monsieur]

Not nice on the eyes!
I’ve fiddled with setting and Home Screen appearance but still don’t like it

 

[Monsieur]

I’ve just got a new iPad so I’m missing the home button more than anything

I changed my iPhone last year from one with a home button and felt similar but this swipe thing is a doddle

 

[Fluffmeister]

It's awful isn't it, battery life takes a hammering too if not running on the latest iPhone 17 or whatever the other one is. They popped a setting in to turn off liquid glass, but being apple it could not just be called "Off"

You have to enable "Tinted"

My 15 Pro Max is still 100% battery health, but with 26.1 won't get through a working day on a single charge, I've had to make several tweaks to get some battery longevity back.

 

[Oldrat]

Thanks, setting adjusted, it’s better, but only just

 

[Fluffmeister]

Thanks, setting adjusted, it’s better, but only just

This guide can help to tweak additional settings for battery life on 26.1

How to Save Battery Life on iOS 26: A Comprehensive Guide

Battery life is a crucial consideration for iPhone users, and with iOS 26's advanced features, it's more important than ever to manage energy usage effectively. By understanding and implementing a few key settings, you can significantly extend your device’s battery life without sacrificing...

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It's the fruity bastards way of trying to force people to upgrade perfectly good phones to that monstrous orange carbuncle

 

[John B]

I have an older iPhone SE (2020 model) and have a reminder to uograde to IOS26.1 which I really dont want to do, is there any way I can turn off reminder? I have switched off auto updates, any tips appreciated, Cheers John B

 

[cookie]

My old iPhone 13 seems to run fine on iOS26.

I wasn't expecting to from what I'd read, but I quite like the look of it.