Apple Adjusts Liquid Glass

Apple is introducing a new 'Tinted' option for its Liquid Glass interface in iOS 26.1 beta 4, iPadOS 26.1 beta 4, and macOS 26.1 beta 4. This feature allows users to modify the opacity of the interface, addressing concerns that the original Liquid Glass design, introduced in iOS 26, made some elements difficult to read.

The new setting, found in the Display & Brightness menu on iPhone and iPad, and in the Appearance menu on Mac, offers a choice between 'Clear' and 'Tinted'. The 'Clear' option maintains the transparent look, while 'Tinted' increases opacity and contrast. This preference applies system-wide, affecting both Apple's apps and third-party apps that have implemented Liquid Glass. It also extends to notifications on the Lock Screen.

This update responds to user feedback during the iOS 26 beta testing period, where many requested a way to manage the opaqueness of the Liquid Glass design. The 'Tinted' option provides a higher-contrast alternative, giving users more control over the look and feel of their devices. Additionally, iOS 26.1 beta 4 includes a toggle to disable the swipe to open Camera gesture on the lock screen, and a setting to turn off haptic feedback when a call is connected or dropped.