When iOS 26.1 lands next week, iPhone users who upgrade will be able to tweak Apple’s controversial Liquid Glass interface, but that’s just the start.

Find out what else is in store in this week’s featured story (or watch the video version). Then be on the lookout for the iOS 26.1 update so you can try all the new features.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Feature story

Everything new in iOS 26.1: Tone down Liquid Glass, if you dare

In addition to a bunch of much-needed bug fixes, iOS 26.1 brings tons of new features. Here’s the complete list.

How-tos

How to hide apps on your iPhone and iPad

Find out how to hide apps on iPhone, plus how to lock them behind Face ID. This hidden feature makes extreme privacy easier than ever.

Track your online orders the easy way -- in your iPhone's Wallet app

You can use the built-in iPhone Wallet app for some basic order tracking with classic Apple ease of use. No fiddling with tracking numbers.

News

Weird AirPods Pro 3 glitch proves unbearable at 30,000 feet

Some users of AirPods Pro 3 are plagued by a whistling noise when using the earbuds on a flight. Here’s how to be ready if it happens to you.

Apple posts record revenues — and predicts the best is yet to come

Apple set a new record for iPhone revenue in its most recent financial quarter, and CEO Tim Cook sees the “best ever” Apple quarter ahead.

Plus, more Apple business news:

AI jokers take Vision Pro's new headband to wild extremes

The newly expanded M5 Vision Pro headband goes wild in user mockups envisioning armored Samurai warriors, "Star Wars" characters and more.

iPhone 20 could make buttons a thing of the past

iPhone 20 might replace buttons with haptics -- at last. The 20th anniversary handset could finally go with motion-sensing, vibrating tech.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Yes, you can repair an M5 iPad Pro — but you probably shouldn’t

Watch an M5 iPad Pro teardown to see how challenging the tablet is to work on, but why it also earned a higher iFixit reparability score.

Plus, more iPad rumors:

7 exciting features to expect from Siri’s 2026 AI upgrade

Tim Cook confirms a smarter Siri with an AI upgrade will arrive in 2026. Here's what we can expect from the personal voice assistant.

3 reasons to watch ‘Down Cemetery Road’ on Apple TV

Love or hate "Slow Horses," our "Down Cemetery Road" review finds reasons to binge Mick Herron's other Apple TV adaptation.

Plus, more on Apple TV:

Deals

New deal slashes price on latest MacBook Air to lifetime low

The M4 MacBook Air is Apple’s best notebook for most people. It’s already affordable, and a deal knocks 20% off the price.

Take the fast track to TikTok stardom

Lock in a TikTokWizard Pro subscription and use AI coaching, scripts and analytics to post smarter. It's the easy way to go viral on TikTok.

More software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

Train for multiple IT certifications with this $40 bundle

Grab this Complete CompTIA and IT Exam Lifetime Access Training Bundle for just $39.97 and dive into IT certification courses.

This credit card-size AirTag alternative fits perfectly in your wallet

The AirTag isn't designed to track wallets or your office swipe card. KeySmart SmartCard, a credit-card-size wallet tracker, is.

Reviews

The M5 Vision Pro is still the ultimate entertainment device [Review]

The new M5 Vision Pro brings a huge leap in compute power and graphics performance — plus a more comfortable headband in the box.

Slim wall charger blows away anything from Apple [Review]

Our hands-on review of the Satechi OntheGo 67W Slim Wall Charger shows it makes anything from Apple seem bulky, slow and limited.

EarFun's top budget earbuds punch way above their weight [Review]

Our hands-on EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds review finds fantastic sound and great value that challenges AirPods Pro 3 and other top buds.

Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 dock blazes through data transfers and brings big laptop power [Review]

This dock delivers impressively powerful and speedy connectivity for Mac workstations.

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