Apple has introduced a significant change in the user interface of iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design. Departing from the previous minimalist 2D style, iOS 26 now emphasizes reflections and fluidity, aiming to enhance the visual experience for iPhone users. The introduction of Liquid Glass has sparked mixed reactions among users, prompting Apple to offer more customization options to address varying preferences.
Recently, Apple unveiled a new feature in the iOS 26.1 beta update, allowing users to choose between the original clear effect of Liquid Glass or a new tinted theme. The tinted theme reduces UI transparency, especially in control elements, leading to improved visibility and enhanced contrast within the interface. This update comes in response to feedback from the user community, demonstrating Apple’s responsiveness to user input.
To switch to the tinted Liquid Glass theme in iOS 26, users must first install the latest iOS 26.1 beta version on their iPhones. Subsequently, they can navigate to the Settings app and access the Display and Brightness section, where they will find the Liquid Glass option. Within this menu, users can select either the clear or tinted theme and preview the visual changes before finalizing their choice.
In addition to this new customization option, users already had the ability to adjust transparency and contrast settings in the initial iOS 26 release, further enhancing their control over the user interface. Apple continues to refine the iOS experience, with the beta version of iOS 26.1 introducing additional features and improvements.
Among the notable changes in iOS 26.1 beta, Apple now allows users to disable direct camera access from the lock screen, reducing the likelihood of accidental camera activations. Furthermore, the update expands Apple Intelligence support to include several new languages and enhances the Live Translation feature for AirPods with support for additional languages.
While the full release date for iOS 26.1 is yet to be announced, Apple is expected to refine the software further and introduce more features before a broader rollout to users.