Not Loving Liquid Glass in iOS 26? Here's How to Tone Down the Transparency

Not Loving Liquid Glass in iOS 26? Here's How to Tone Down the Transparency

Liquid Glass is a very polarizing design choice for Apple; some even feel dizzy while looking at it. Unfortunately, it's here to stay, but there are ways to make it less intrusive on your iPhone.

If you’re not running iOS 26 yet, here’s why you need to update right now

Macworld iOS 26 has been a controversial release, primarily due to the Liquid Glass UI spread across the entire system. While Apple has yet to share official figures, third-party reports suggest adoption is significantly lower than usual. If you've been avoiding iOS 26, you may want to reconsider. The OS has already received multiple updates that address early bugs, improve battery life, and give users more control over the Liquid Glass aestheti…

If you're not running iOS 26 yet, here's why you need to update right now

Macworld iOS 26 has been a controversial release, primarily due to the Liquid Glass UI spread across the entire system. While Apple has yet to share official figures, third-party reports suggest adoption is significantly lower than usual. If you’ve been avoiding iOS 26, you may want to reconsider. The OS has already received multiple updates that address early bugs, improve battery life, and give users more control over the Liquid Glass aesthet…

Use “Show Borders” to Clarify Liquid Glass UI on iPadOS 26 & iOS 26

One of the big complaints about the Liquid Glass interface of iPadOS 26 and iOS 26 is that the user interface can be challenging to use, read, differentiate elements, and interact with. There are various toggles and settings that Apple has placed under the “Accessibility” category that can significantly improve the legibility and experience of ...