iOS 26.1 Beta Change Stops You Silencing Alarms by Accident
Apple has changed how you dismiss iPhone alarms in the latest iOS 26.1 beta, and your morning muscle memory might need tweaking as a result.
The Clock app now requires a slide gesture to stop an alarm from the Lock Screen, replacing the previous tap-to-stop button that was redesigned in iOS 26. Snoozing still works with a simple tap, but turning off an alarm entirely demands the extra swipe motion.
The change appears designed to prevent accidental dismissals when you're reaching for your phone in the morning. By requiring a more deliberate action, you're less likely to silence your alarm when you meant to hit snooze.
Apple hasn't announced a release date for iOS 26.1, but if you regularly give your iPhone screen a quick prod to silence an alarm, expect some adjustment time once the change goes live.
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