Overview

• Apple’s update is now public on supported iPhones, comes preinstalled on the iPhone 17 lineup, and supports models back to the iPhone 11 and SE (2nd and 3rd gen).
• Reddit posts highlighted hard‑to‑see widget text, a greyed Photos app in certain modes, laggy transitions, larger install sizes for some devices, overheating, and faster battery drain.
• There is no single switch to disable Liquid Glass, but Reduce Transparency, Increase Contrast, and Reduce Motion in Accessibility settings can lessen the effect, with lighter wallpapers and tinted icons further improving legibility.
• Design feedback notes stronger glare on dark backgrounds and inconsistencies such as older Camera glyphs in some system areas, despite Apple having toned down transparency during the beta cycle.
• Beyond visuals, hands‑on reports point to new features including Adaptive Power Mode and a Head Tracking and Face Gestures control within Accessibility.