2025-11-05 07:02:10
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 26.1, letting users tone down Liquid Glass.
The Liquid Glass interface, introduced in iOS 26, divided opinion for its hyper-translucent aesthetic, and while some praised its futuristic look, others found it distracting and difficult to read, with reports of eye strain.
With iOS 26.1, Apple has introduced a “Tinted” mode for the feature, allowing users to reduce transparency and improve contrast.
The toggle, located under Settings – Display and Brightness – Liquid Glass, lets users choose between the default Clear mode and the new Tinted appearance.
Combined with existing accessibility options like “Increase Contrast,” users can now fine-tune the look of their iPhone’s interface for comfort.
Beyond the visual overhaul, Apple is also refining how users wake up.
The update changes the alarm system to require a swipe instead of a tap to turn it off – helping prevent sleepy users from silencing alarms too easily.
The snooze button remains a tap, creating a clearer, more deliberate distinction between the two actions.
Apple Music has also received a usability boost, as users can now swipe left or right on the MiniPlayer to skip between songs, improving one-handed navigation.
Security also sees a quiet upgrade, as a new toggle under Settings – Privacy and Security – Security Improvements allows automatic background security updates, providing small, behind-the-scenes fixes between major releases to better protect against new threats.
Finally, iOS 26.1 adds a Lock Screen Camera toggle, giving users the option to disable the left-swipe shortcut to prevent accidental launches – particularly useful for those with newer models featuring dedicated Camera Control buttons.
With iOS 26.1, Apple appears focused on polish, personalization, and protection – addressing user feedback while continuing to refine its AI-enhanced design language.
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