iOS 26.1 will include a switch to apply a tinted look to Liquid Glass. The option renders screen elements less transparent. The switch will also reach the iPad, Mac, and presumably the Apple Watch.

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In the fourth iOS 26.1 beta, Apple added a "Tinted" option that reduces the translucency of Liquid Glass for those who prefer a more opaque look. I saw some comments wondering whether the setting ...

Apple had a big surprise in store for yesterday’s iOS 26.1 beta 4 release: there’s a new setting that lets users tone down Liquid Glass substantially systemwide. Here’s why I see this as a win overall ...

Love it or hate it, iOS 26 brought the most radical software redesign to the iPhone in over a decade. The company’s new design language, Liquid Glass, mimics how light in the real world warps and ...

Apple has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier to customize Liquid Glass to your liking. Now users will be able to set the appearance of Liquid Glass to either Clear or Tinted, with the help ...

With the fourth betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, Apple has introduced a new setting that's designed to allow users to customize the look of Liquid Glass. The toggle lets users select ...

Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface has been somewhat controversial since it was introduced in June at WWDC 2025. While some users like the bold new look, others are not fans of how the exaggerated ...

iOS 26 might be out in full, but that doesn’t mean we’re off the Liquid Glass roller coaster quite yet. In case you haven’t been paying close attention, people have had some strong thoughts about ...

The fourth developer beta of iOS 26.1 is here, and with it comes an added customization option for Liquid Glass, and a way to prevent accidentally opening the Camera. Here's what's new. On October 20, ...

Oct. 21 (UPI) --Apple's Liquid Glass feature on iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 will see a new customization for those who aren't fond of the clear view Liquid Glass offers. Now users have the ...

Highly transparent UI elements, while visually appealing, can sometimes hinder usability by making text and icons difficult to read, especially when layered over complex or dynamic backgrounds. The ...