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Apple Introduces Liquid Glass in iOS 26 Beta as Testers Flag Usability Issues

Testers report that the translucent interface hinders readability and performance in the developer beta before the public test in July.

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Overview

  • The iOS 26 developer beta launched on June 9 with Liquid Glass, a new translucent design that adapts its appearance to surrounding content and lighting.
  • Apple plans to release an iOS 26 public beta in July, with the broader rollout set for fall 2025.
  • Liquid Glass introduces adaptive translucency along with customization options for app icons and widgets across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26.
  • Some testers report that the translucent layers obscure text and distort background imagery, affecting usability and content focus.
  • Devices powered by A17 and A18 chips will support advanced Liquid Glass elements such as 3D backgrounds and real-time dynamic effects, while older models will see reduced functionality.