iOS 26 Beta 2 tones down the Liquid Glass effect

Apple has released its second iOS 26 beta to developers, and the latest update tackles several user complaints associated with the new Liquid Glass design. There’s a more pronounced blur option for Control Center, which regulates the new Liquid Glass effect. The background uses a darker shade and adds more blur to help with legibility. iOS 26 Control Center (‌iOS 26‌ beta 1 on left, ‌beta 2 on right) The Reduce Transparency option in the Accessibility menu is also dialed up a few notches and makes menu items and icons easier to read. iOS 26 Reduce Transparency in...

Jun 24, 2025 - 22:40

iOS 26 Beta 2 tones down the Liquid Glass effect

Apple has released its second iOS 26 beta to developers, and the latest update tackles several user complaints associated with the new Liquid Glass design. There’s a more pronounced blur option for Control Center, which regulates the new Liquid Glass effect. The background uses a darker shade and adds more blur to help with legibility. iOS 26 Control Center (‌iOS 26‌ beta 1 on left, ‌beta 2 on right) The Reduce Transparency option in the Accessibility menu is also dialed up a few notches and makes menu items and icons easier to read. iOS 26 Reduce Transparency in...