New Liquid Glass Customization Options
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, with sources indicating the most notable change involves enhanced customization for Liquid Glass effects. According to reports, users now have two distinct appearance options rather than a transparency slider – ‘Clear’ for more transparent effects and a new ‘Tinted’ option that reportedly increases opacity and adds contrast.
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The new settings are available in the Display & Brightness menu on iOS and iPadOS devices, while macOS users can access them through the Appearance menu in System Settings. Analysts suggest these changes represent Apple’s continued refinement of its visual interface elements across all platforms.
Expanded Accessibility and Third-Party Integration
The updated Liquid Glass options apply to system applications including inbox apps and lock screen notifications, as well as third-party applications that have implemented Liquid Glass support. The report states that while Apple’s platforms previously included accessibility options to reduce Liquid Glass effects, the new settings provide more straightforward access compared to the previous method buried in Accessibility settings.
According to developers familiar with the update, the previous Reduce Transparency option required navigating through Accessibility > Display & Text Size menus, making the new dedicated settings a significant usability improvement for users seeking greater control over interface appearance.
Enhanced Language Support and Features
Beyond interface customization, the latest beta reportedly expands Apple Intelligence support to include several new languages. Sources indicate the update adds compatibility for Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese., according to additional coverage
AirPods Live Translation feature, recently launched on newer AirPods models, is also receiving expanded language support according to the beta documentation. The feature now reportedly includes Chinese (both simplified and traditional), Italian, Japanese, and Korean, though availability may be limited in certain regions including the EU.
Additional Interface Refinements
The beta release includes several other notable changes, according to testers familiar with the update. A new toggle allows users to disable the swipe-left gesture on the lock screen that typically opens the camera interface. This provides additional customization options for users who prefer alternative methods of accessing camera functionality.
Industry observers suggest these cumulative changes represent Apple’s ongoing commitment to refining user experience through incremental improvements rather than major overhauls. The approach allows for more stable implementation while still addressing user feedback about customization preferences.
As with all beta software, analysts recommend that typical users wait for the public release rather than installing developer versions, which may contain unstable elements. The final version of iOS 26.1 is expected to launch alongside other operating system updates later this year.
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References & Further Reading
This article draws from multiple authoritative sources. For more information, please consult:
- https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPadOS
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacOS
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle
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