iOS 26.1 is currently only available in testing beta version, but it already reveals other practical innovations that make everyday use more enjoyable. The latest discovery concerns the Notes application – Apple It added a new gesture for faster access to the text editing menu.
Notes in iOS 26.1 are slightly better – Complete Guide
With the arrival iOS 26 Apple redesigned the classic editing menu that appears when you select text in Notes and some other apps. Previously, you had to swipe between icons, which wasn’t always the fastest. New Apple has unified most of the options into a drop-down menu that can be accessed – and working with text is clearer thanks to this. You can see what the gesture looks like in practice view profile Beta Profiles on the social network X.
New in iOS 26.1
Now Apple adds an even more practical way. In iOS 26.1, you can simply swipe left to bring up the drop-down menu. This has two main advantages:
- Gestures correspond to what users were previously used to,
- It is easier to control with one hand, which will be especially appreciated where the arrow is sometimes difficult to reach.
Not just for Notes
The new gesture also works in other apps that use the system text editor. However, it will be most useful in Notes, where text editing tools are used most often. At first glance, it may seem like a small thing, but in everyday use it can significantly improve your work. Apple This once again shows that even small details can move the entire system closer to user habits and make it a more friendly environment.
