Everything New in iOS 26.1 Beta 1

[WarmWinterHat]

iOS, macOS and tvOS 26 have all been running like champs.

The only tweak I made on my iPhone 13 Pro was turn on "Increase Contrast", which makes the edges sharp, not blurry.

Loving 'em. Some really great UI behaviours that make them a joy to use.

I have widgets that are borderless and blend with my plain black background so they look seamless.. Guess I'm losing that at some point.

I just have no use, or desire, to see fake-glass borders that shift when you move the phone. Holding off on my personal phone, but got iOS 26 thrust upon my work-issued phone this morning.

 

[coolfactor]

I been having issues with safari on mobile showing like a blank overlay on pages like covering up text yet nothing is there. Also on desktop having issue with the OS just freezing for 4-5 second when I click things.

Hope there is a fix for these issues ASAP. Regretting my working machine is now on 26 (Beta it feels like) I think im going to wait for version .2 or .3 for new OS's so they work out the bugs and not me.

You are not forced to use Safari. It can be difficult, but adopting alternative browsers — I recommend a mix— really enhances the experience of browsing.

I use DuckDuckGo (browser) on my iPhone alongside Safari, and have Safari and Chrome in tandem on my Mac.

 

[TJFDenver]

I just want to "downgrade" my iPhone 17 Pro Max to iOS 18.7.

I’m downgrading macOS 26, ipados 26 and iOS 26 right now … these are absolutely terrible … 6 different devices all showing significant issues

No issues with HomePod 26, watchOS 26 and tvos26 … so they’ll stay

 

[turbineseaplane]

I just want to "downgrade" my iPhone 17 Pro Max to iOS 18.7.

You still can!

Don’t wait because they will close the signing window.

didn’t read closely, my error.

 

[Shorty89]

I just want to "downgrade" my iPhone 17 Pro Max to iOS 18.7.

Can always go to Android 😝

 

[berrymetal]

Resubmitting all the bugs they didn't fix this time around either...

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Can always go to Android 😝

I jealously look at my wife's Pixel 8 material design layout.

 

[TJFDenver]

Can always go to Android 😝

Several months ago I picked up a pixel 8a unlocked from eBay … I’ve been slowly testing all critical iOS apps on android … prepping for the leap … will probably take a couple years to migrate as I’m in no rush/hurry

 

[ELman]

You still can!

Don’t wait because they will close the signing window.

I don't think so. The 17 was never made to run 18.X

 

[ghostface147]

I’d like for them to optimize the unified phone interface. As in voicemails specifically. An easier way to acknowledge it instead of having to listen to the entire message.

 

[cbaca51]

Did it fix the blocking caller bug in the phone app? Everyone in reddit is talking about it

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1nkqc7l/the_option_to_block_unknown_callers_is_not

The block option is showing for me. I’m on regular IOS26 day 1

 

[turbineseaplane]

I don't think so. The 17 was never made to run 18.X

Oh shoot. I missed that part. You’re right.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I’m downgrading macOS 26, ipados 26 and iOS 26 right now … these are absolutely terrible … 6 different devices all showing significant issues

No issues with HomePod 26, watchOS 26 and tvos26 … so they’ll stay

You can't use an Apple Watch on watchOS 26 with an iPhone on iOS 18.

 

[purpleturtle]

I regret updating to iOS 26 with every cell of my body.
My iPhone is a tool and not some glossy accessory on a body strap slopping around.

Did anyone install it in here? Did they fix an issue contacts not showing up in Spotlight Search?

I'm an early adopter and not a complainer, but I'm with you: I uninstalled iOS 26 after about 5mins.
Specular highlights = unwanted visual noise = cluttered homescreen
- can you not still uninstall via ipsw.me and "Command-Restore"? Last time I checked they are still signing iOS 18.6.2

 

[frenchcamp49er]

Hope they fix the issue where some are not able to active or reactivate iMessage after the update

 

[klasma]

13) "Use as Ringtone" is no longer an option when sharing a photo using the Share Sheet

But why?? I wish they would make it work instead.

 

[sergekills]

Yes, contacts are showing up in spotlight search. I’m on iOS 26.0

Since day one?
I tried suggested workarounds but didn’t solve my issue. Reported it already.

 

[sergekills]

I'm an early adopter and not a complainer, but I'm with you: I uninstalled iOS 26 after about 5mins.
Specular highlights = unwanted visual noise = cluttered homescreen
- can you not still uninstall via ipsw.me and "Command-Restore"? Last time I checked they are still signing iOS 18.6.2

It’s still possible but I don’t wanna do it 🙈
Let’s f-king roll I say

 

[iFanaddic]

it seems I can now fast forward using my steering wheel control (when connected to carplay) that may be from a previous update tho. 2019 Honda Civic

 

[Séamus Boyle]

How is this even acceptable?

 

[Dorfdad]

You are not forced to use Safari. It can be difficult, but adopting alternative browsers — I recommend a mix— really enhances the experience of browsing.

I use DuckDuckGo (browser) on my iPhone alongside Safari, and have Safari and Chrome in tandem on my Mac.

I have tried to use a few and Brave was good for me however I found that apples password app doesnt like to work with third party browsers and just made life harder so I went back to safari and its bs.

Tried using third party password apps etc also, but they are limited with phone and desktop and family sharing etc...

 

[turbineseaplane]

How is this even acceptable?

What phone model is that on?

Wow

 

[matzoek]

Yes! It's weird how currently you hit Search, then the search bar appears and you have to move your finger over to it to tap into it to start typing.

Which app are you seeing this in? Quickly checked Apple Music and Messages and there you don’t have to tap again.

 

[Séamus Boyle]

What phone model is that on?

Wow

17 pro

 

[Moriakum]

Am I the only one who likes the Liquid Glass look?