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What’s new in iOS 26.1 beta 1: More Apple Intelligence languages, MCP in the works

The first developer beta of iOS 26.1 is here and makes Apple Intelligence features like Live Translation available to even more users. Here’s what’s new.

iPhone screen showing iOS 26.1 Beta update, 17.56 GB, with an early preview of apps, features, technologies. Installation prompts backing up the iPhone first, set against a vibrant background.
iOS 26.1 developer beta 1 is now available.

Following the public release of iOS 26 on September 15, Apple has unveiled the first developer beta of the next major operating system update. iOS 26.1 developer beta 1 bears the build number 23B5044l, as does its iPadOS counterpart.

As a whole, iOS 26 delivered a multitude of enhancements, including new screening capabilities for the Phone and Messages apps. There’s also a dedicated Games application. Some of the changes in iOS 26 are great for business users, while others appeal to the creative crowd.

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