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Apple Enhances Liquid Glass Customization in Latest iOS 26.1 Beta Release

Apple’s latest developer beta brings significant interface customization options with new Liquid Glass appearance settings. The update also expands language support for Apple Intelligence and introduces new lock screen controls for enhanced user experience.

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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Apple Introduces Tinted Liquid Glass Option Following User Feedback on Interface Readability

Apple is addressing early user feedback on its Liquid Glass interface by introducing a new tinted appearance option in the latest beta updates. The feature allows users to adjust opacity levels across system elements, potentially resolving readability issues reported since the iOS 26 launch.

User-Driven Design Adjustment

Apple is reportedly responding to user concerns about its new operating system design by introducing a customizable appearance option for the Liquid Glass interface. According to reports from TechCrunch, the company has added a new setting in iOS 26.1 beta 4 and corresponding updates for iPadOS and macOS that allows users to switch between Clear and Tinted appearances for the controversial design element.