Apple’s latest iterative update for iPhones brings a data-i13n=”elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1″ class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ios-261-could-arrive-this-week-with-a-toggle-to-reduce-the-liquid-glass-effect-170451034.html” data-ylk=”slk:welcome change;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>welcome change for those who aren’t a fan of its Liquid Glass design overhaul. After user complaints that the Liquid Glass’ translucent design was hard to read, Apple introduced a compromise in iOS 26’s data-i13n=”elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1″ class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/mobile/ios-261-beta-4-lets-you-make-liquid-glass-frosted-110021700.html” data-ylk=”slk:fourth beta;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>fourth beta that allowed for a more frosted look as well as a Reduce Transparency option buried in the Accessibility settings. Now, Apple is making this Liquid Glass toggle available for all iPhone users with iOS 26.1.
What is Liquid Glass?
Apple debuted…
