As someone who keeps a close eye on Apple's software updates, I'm always eager to see what's new. This week, Apple released the first public betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and watchOS 26.1. If you're enrolled in Apple's beta program, you can now download these updates and give them a whirl.

One of the most interesting aspects of these updates is the expansion of Apple Intelligence to more languages. It seems that Apple is serious about making its AI features accessible to a global audience, which is great to see. The new languages supported include Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional), and Vietnamese. This means that more people can now take advantage of Apple Intelligence's capabilities, such as improved language translation and smarter suggestions.

Adding to that, there's also improved AirPods Live Translation. Imagine being able to have real-time conversations with people who speak different languages, all through your AirPods. With iOS 26.1, this feature is now available in Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Chinese (both Mandarin Traditional and Simplified). As someone who enjoys traveling, I can definitely see the appeal of this feature.

Beyond the major language additions, it looks like there are also some smaller tweaks and improvements to apps like Photos, Music, and Phone. While these might not be headline-grabbing changes, they can still add up to a more polished and enjoyable user experience. It's these kinds of details that often make a big difference in how we use our devices every day.