With the release of the iOS 26.1 beta 4 update, critics and accessibility advocates can rejoice: Apple has made it easier for users to customize the Liquid Glass UI.
The Liquid Glass design, which drew mild criticism from iPhone users upgrading to iOS 26, now offers a choice between Clear and Tinted modes. The update applies to mobile and desktop users (learn more about macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 4) and serves as a fallback option for those who had difficulty playing the Clear version of the interface.
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To access the feature, beta users can navigate to the “Display & Brightness” menu under Settings to find the new Liquid Glass option. On Mac, it’s under “Appearance” in System Settings. The Tinted option increases the opacity of the UI, which should make notifications and text easier to read.
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It’s a welcome update, as many iOS 26 users complained about the translucency of the interface – and it seems Apple has listened. In a statement to TechCrunchApple said feedback from beta testers made it clear that users wanted more customization for Liquid Glass.
Although the Appearance option won’t roll out publicly until the official iOS 26.1 update, it’s a much better solution than before. Since users can’t roll back to iOS 26 or disable Liquid Glass completely, the previous workaround involved diving into Accessibility settings, reducing transparency, and changing the home screen color to a makeshift tinted look.
