Get ready, everyone — iPadOS 26.1 Developer Beta 1 is here! 🚀 In this video, I walk you through everything new, from subtle UI changes to Apple Music upgrades, Photos app tweaks, battery life insights, and more. Even though this update is massive in size (nearly 14GB!), the actual changes are surprisingly limited — so let’s dive in to see if it’s worth installing or if you should hold off for the public beta.
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – iPadOS 26.1 Beta 1 intro
00:33 – Update size & build number
01:32 – New Photos app video player UI
02:26 – Apple Music updates (real-time lyric translation, new languages)
03:00 – Swipe gestures for skipping songs
03:16 – Lock screen album art & clock UI changes
03:47 – Battery life performance so far
04:41 – Small changes & Safari dock notifications
04:56 – Final thoughts + Passport ID rumors
