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Apple Debuts iOS 26 Beta with Controversial ‘Liquid Glass’ Interface

Mixed feedback from developers testing the June release has prompted Apple to offer an accessibility toggle to reduce transparency

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Overview

  • The developer beta of iOS 26 was released on June 9, with a public beta slated for July and a final rollout expected in September alongside the iPhone 17.
  • It introduces “Liquid Glass,” a new design language featuring context-aware translucency across Apple platforms and marking the biggest visual overhaul since iOS 7.
  • AI-powered capabilities include real-time translation in Messages and FaceTime, AI-generated call summaries in the Phone app, and a new Games app hub.
  • Support is limited to iPhone 11 and newer models, leaving earlier devices such as the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR without the update.
  • Developers report readability issues with the translucent UI, prompting Apple to add a “Reduce Transparency” toggle in Accessibility settings to improve legibility.