Apple’s iOS 26 introduced a bold new design language called Liquid Glass — a striking interface material centered on transparency, allowing your content to shine through interface elements like buttons and menus. While some users have praised its modern, fluid appearance, others have found it visually distracting or difficult to read.
With iOS 26.1, Apple is addressing this feedback by adding a new customization option: a toggle that lets users tone down the Liquid Glass effects.
Apple Responds to User Feedback
Major design shifts often spark debate, and Liquid Glass has been no exception. Its refractive, glass-like textures create a sense of depth and realism, but they also polarize opinion. During iOS 26’s beta testing cycle, many users voiced concerns about the level of transparency, prompting Apple to offer more flexibility in the final experience.
In iOS 26.1, users can now choose between two distinct styles:
- Clear – the original, fully transparent Liquid Glass design showing background details beneath interface
elements. - Tinted – a new option that increases opacity, enhancing contrast and improving readability.
Apple says this update was shaped directly by community feedback, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to accessibility and personalization.
How to Adjust Liquid Glass in iOS 26.1
To customize the appearance of Liquid Glass on your device, make sure you’ve updated to iOS 26.1 (expected in early November), then follow these steps:
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to Display & Brightness.
- Tap Liquid Glass.
- Choose Tinted for a more opaque look, or Clear for the original transparent style.
- Your change takes effect immediately — no restart required.
For macOS users, the same setting is available under System Settings ➝ Appearance in macOS Tahoe 26.1, keeping the experience consistent across platforms.
With this small but thoughtful update, Apple shows it’s listening — striking a balance between aesthetic innovation and user comfort.
