Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.1 Beta 2 for iPhones, along with new second developer betas for its other operating systems.
The iOS 26.1 Beta 2 update brings several improvements, minute UI design changes, and bug fixes to the iPhone. In the latest beta update, Alarms and Timers get a new ‘Slide to stop’ button instead of the tap option.
iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26
iOS 26.1 Beta 2 introduces a new toggle under Privacy & Security in Settings that lets users automatically download and install security patches. The Fitness app now supports creating custom workouts.
Meanwhile, iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 reintroduces the Slide Over multitasking feature and adds a new option to adjust input gain for external microphones connected to the iPad.
Apple has also released the Beta 2 update for macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 alongside the iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 updates.
