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Apple Releases iOS 26 With Liquid Glass Design and New Controls for Transparency

Accessibility settings let users soften the glassy look for better legibility without ditching the update.

Overview

  • iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now rolling out after a months‑long beta that refined Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface.
  • Users can limit see‑through UI elements by enabling Reduce Transparency in Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
  • Increase Contrast in the same menu offers an alternative that makes foreground elements stand out and darkens backgrounds.
  • Apple adjusted the transparency and contrast during the beta cycle, yet some screens can still be hard to read.
  • New icon styles are not easily changed system‑wide, and customizing them typically requires the Shortcuts app.