US EditionApple Tweaks Control Center Visibility in iOS 26 Beta 2
WORLDWIDE, JUN 23 – iOS 26 beta 2 addresses Control Center contrast issues from the first beta by increasing background opacity to improve visibility and usability, Apple said.
- Apple released iOS 26 beta 2 on June 23, 2025, updating the Control Center with a darker, more opaque background to improve visibility.
- This release follows widespread criticism of the initial beta's translucent Control Center design, which made it difficult to distinguish UI elements.
- The update reinstates more contrast and blur effects, making sliders, toggles, and buttons easier to see while continuing the broader Liquid Glass redesign.
- Popular YouTuber MKBHD praised the change by saying 'That's better,' reflecting some positive reception despite earlier complaints from users and viral social media critiques.
- Apple plans a public iOS 26 beta in July and expects a stable release in the fall, indicating continued refinement before the final rollout.
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