iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds New Setting to Tone Down Liquid Glass Transparency

Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new 'tinted' option

Apple is responding to user feedback on its new Liquid Glass design with a setting that lets users choose between Clear and Tinted appearances. Introduced in iOS 26.1 beta 4, the option gives users more control over interface opacity after complaints that Liquid Glass made some elements harder to read.

Apple adds a new toggle to make Liquid Glass less glassy

The fourth iOS 26.1 developer beta has a new option that lets you tint Liquid Glass elements of iOS 26 so that they are more opaque.

iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds new setting to tone down Liquid Glass transparency

iOS 26 introduced a bold new Liquid Glass design, bringing transparency and fluidity throughout the iPhone’s interface. iPadOS 26 and...

iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Lets Users Control Liquid Glass Transparency with New Toggle

With the fourth betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, Apple has introduced a new setting that's designed to allow users to customize...

iOS 26.1 beta 4 gives users a choice: ‘Clear’ or ‘Tinted’ Liquid Glass

Apple now gives you control over how transparent the Liquid Glass design looks across your devices. With iOS 26.1 beta 4, you can switch to a more opaque style that improves contrast and readability without losing the modern look. The same option arrives on iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 and macOS 26.1 beta 4. How to […] The post iOS 26.1 beta 4 gives users a choice: ‘Clear’ or ‘Tinted’ Liquid Glass appeared first on The Mac Observer.

Here's How the iOS 26.1 Transparency Toggle Changes Liquid Glass

With the fourth beta of iOS 26.1, Apple added a toggle that makes Liquid Glass more opaque and reduces transparency. We tested the beta to see where the toggle works and what it looks like. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. If you have the latest iOS 26.1 beta, you can go to Settings > Display and Brightness to get to the new option. Tap on Liquid Glass, then choose "Tinted." The Tinted option increases the opacity of L…