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Apple has launched the iOS 26.1 update, emphasizing practical usability improvements, better system stability, greater user interface (UI) adaptability, enhanced privacy protections, and longer battery life, particularly for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max models.

Although Apple has not officially specified the exact percentage of battery life improvement, the update clearly emphasizes efficiency improvements for these devices.

A major feature in iOS 26.1 is the updated user control for adjusting the transparency of the Liquid Glass display. This update responds to user comments that some parts of the screen were challenging to read in particular situations. The improvement aims to enhance text clarity and offer a more enjoyable viewing experience in both bright and dim lighting conditions.

Users have increased system control as they can now turn off the swipe-to-open camera gesture on the Lock Screen, a function that previously led to unintended activation.

iOS 26.1 further enhances language support for Apple Intelligence, introducing Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese (Portugal), Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese, although Thai is still not supported. The Live Translation feature on AirPods now also supports additional languages such as Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Korean.

The Local Capture feature, which was once only available on iPadOS, is now accessible on the iPhone. When recording video calls, users can now choose the folder where the files will be stored. A small yet helpful improvement in Apple Music lets users swipe left or right to switch tracks, and the way to stop alarms has been updated to a swipe action, helping to prevent unintentional shutdowns when trying to silence an alarm early in the morning.

The probable reason behind the increased battery life after the update is due to various internal improvements. These involve modifications to the energy-saving mechanism, enhanced alignment of the Liquid Glass display, quicker background operations such as data indexing, and improved functionality of the Machine Learning components. Nevertheless, each user’s experience with battery performance may differ depending on how they use their device.

Individuals planning to install iOS 26.1 are recommended to exercise caution. It is essential to back up information using iCloud or a computer and confirm that at least 10 gigabytes of available storage is present. Shortly after the update, the device might undergo significant background activity, resulting in a short-term decrease in battery life.

Users must ensure a consistent Wi-Fi connection and keep the device connected to power during the installation to guarantee a stable process. It is essential to check that key applications, like banking and business apps, are working properly before continuing with the update.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).