The latest iOS 26.1 beta lets you tone down the Liquid Glass | Infinium-tech
iOS 26 launched last month with a huge redesign and Liquid Glass UI, which received mixed reviews. While it undoubtedly looks fresher than the previous UI of iOS, it’s definitely giving Windows Vista a go too. Oh, and some people think there’s too much transparency, which can hinder usability.
Apple has reduced transparency since the first iOS 26 beta arrived, so the final release contains less of it than the company initially planned. But if that’s still too much for you, the upcoming iOS 26.1 will help. In the latest beta of this release, which came out today, there’s a toggle that lets you control how much transparency you want in your life.
This is not a slider, you just have to choose one of two options. One is labeled “Clear”, and it’s the default setting we all know and love (or not), while the other option is “Tinted”. This basically increases the opacity of otherwise transparent elements, adding more contrast. This should really be a boon of utility for all those who hate liquid glass.
If you’re on the beta train, you can find this new toggle in Settings > Display & Brightness. It is available in both iOS and iPadOS beta, as well as macOS Tahoe 26.1. Hopefully the iOS/iPadOS 26.1 release will be finalized soon so everyone can take advantage of the new settings.
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