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iOS 26.1 Beta 1 Update Expands Language Support for Apple Intelligence, AirPods Live Translation: Report

iOS 26.1 Beta 1 Update Expands Language Support for Apple Intelligence, AirPods Live Translation: Report

The update has been rolled out for iPhone 11 and later models.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 23 September 2025 14:14 IST

iOS 26.1 Beta 1 Update Expands Language Support for Apple Intelligence, AirPods Live Translation: Report

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iOS 26 was rolled out to eligible iPhone models as an over-the-air (OTA) update earlier this month

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Highlights

Apple Intelligence now reportedly supports eight more global languages
The update also expands Live Translation support for AirPods
Apple Intelligence features are limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models

Apple released the first iOS 26.1 beta update for eligible iPhone models on Monday. According to a report, the latest beta expands the number of languages that are supported by Apple Intelligence — the company's artificial intelligence (AI) suite. It now supports Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, and several other languages. Apart from this, Live Translation for AirPods, which was announced at the ‘Awe Dropping' event on September 9, will also reportedly benefit from more languages that work with the feature.

Expanded Language Support in iOS 26.1 Beta Update

As always, Apple has not revealed what's included in the first iOS 26.1 beta update. The release notes simply state, “iOS 26 beta gives you an early preview of the upcoming apps, features, and technologies.” It comes with the build number 23B5044l.

The folks over at MacRumors have taken a deep dive into the update, and we now have an idea of what's available to beta testers.

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To begin with, Apple Intelligence now reportedly supports eight new languages. These include Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional), and Vietnamese. This was first announced by Apple at its September event in 2024, and the language expansion is now rolling out.

With the announcement of the AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) earlier this month, the Cupertino-based tech giant introduced a Live Translation feature. It leverages Apple Intelligence to enable real-time language translation during conversations. This feature is also reported to be receiving support for more languages with the iOS 26.1 Beta update. It will support the following additional languages:

Japanese
Korean
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin Traditional)
Chinese (Simplified)

Apple says iOS 26.1 Beta is compatible with all of the iPhone models that have received the stable iOS 26 update and are enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. However, the Apple Intelligence features will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 series, and the iPhone 17 series.

Navigate to the Settings app and tap on General > Software Update > Install Now to install the iOS 26.1 Beta update on your iPhone.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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Apple iPhone 15 Plus

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 17

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Transformative and brighter ProMotion display
Powerful performance
Meaningful camera upgrades
More value-for-money
Great battery life

Bad
iOS 26 has glitches
Ineffective anti-reflective coating

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Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More