Oct. 21 (UPI) — Apple’s Liquid Glass feature on iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 will see a new customization for those who aren’t fond of the clear view Liquid Glass offers.
Now users have the option to change Liquid Glass to Clear or Tinted, making items it easier for some to see. The Liquid Glass feature rolled out in June, and since then users have been divided on it. Some say it’s hard to read, while others like the more modern look it adds.
The new options went live Monday in the iOS26.1 beta 4 release.
Notification Center with Liquid Glass Clear vs Tinted in iOS 26.1 Beta 4. pic.twitter.com/9rO1JbO5LW— Beta Profiles (@BetaProfiles) October 20, 2025
Beta users can change the settings by going to Settings, then Display & Brightness, then find the Liquid Glass menu option. Then choose Clear or Tinted. Tinted makes the clear boxes more opaque.
Before the June release, Apple changed the glass option of iOS 26 during beta tests after accessibility issues came to light, Gizmodo reported. The new Tinted mode looks a lot like iOS 18, Gizmodo said.
The new changes are still in beta form, so this option could change before it gets widely distributed.
Developers who already added Liquid Glass to their apps will automatically have the preference applied in the apps, Apple told TechCrunch. They can test it now in the developer beta.
Once users choose their option, they will see the changes in elements like Playing, Notifications, Lock Screen, and all apps.
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