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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Apple Responds to Criticism With Tinted Liquid Glass Option in iOS 26.1 Beta

Apple is offering a user-friendly fix for its controversial Liquid Glass UI: The iOS 26.1 beta adds a new 'Tinted' option to boost contrast and make the interface easier to read. (Credit: Cotton Bro Studio : Pexels)

Apple's controversial 'Liquid Glass' aesthetic, the glassy, transparent design introduced in iOS 26, has divided users since its debut. Now, it seems the company has finally listened to the outcry over visibility and legibility issues.

In a rare move of direct response to user feedback, the latest iOS 26.1 beta hands control back to the customer, introducing a new and highly requested 'Tinted' option to dial down the divisive transparency effect.

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