Apple is fine-tuning its alarm experience once again. After redesigning the alarm interface in iOS 26 with larger, more accessible buttons, the company is now introducing a new gesture-based feature in iOS 26.1 that aims to make mornings less chaotic.
According to developers testing iOS 26.1 Beta 2, users will now need to “Slide to Stop” an alarm instead of simply tapping a button. While it’s still possible to tap Snooze to delay the alarm, turning it off completely now requires a deliberate swipe gesture.
The goal behind this change is simple yet impactful: to prevent users from accidentally disabling their alarms while half-asleep. Many iPhone users have experienced those mornings where a quick tap leads to oversleeping — this update aims to fix exactly that.
The new gesture also feels nostalgic, mimicking the classic “Slide to Unlock” motion that long-time iPhone users will instantly recognize. With its large, easy-to-reach buttons and intuitive interface, Apple’s new alarm design in iOS 26.1 enhances both functionality and usability.
It’s a subtle but meaningful improvement, proving once again that Apple’s strength lies not only in innovation but also in perfecting the smallest details that shape the user experience.