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Apple has just released iOS 26.1, which includes a new transparency toggle for Liquid Glass. The toggle helps address some of the legibility issues introduced in iOS 26 by allowing iPhone users to tone down the glassy design for buttons, tabs, and other navigational elements.
As teased during the iOS 26.1 beta, with the toggle, users can switch between two Liquid Glass options. One is the current translucent design, while the other option provides a more frosted look that increases opacity and contrast.
The Liquid Glass menu in settings.
Here are Apple’s full patch notes for the iOS 26.1 update:
Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
Live Translation with AirPods support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Italian
Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
Local capture files can be saved to a specific location
Manual workout logging is available directly from the Fitness app
New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera
Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)
Apple has also released iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1.
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