Apple released the first public beta of iOS 26 on July 24, and the beta brings a Liquid Glass design to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, alongside other updates like a new Games app. But if you're not a fan of the Liquid Glass design, I found a way to reduce its effects so background images aren't bleeding through menus and making things hard to read.
When Apple released the developer beta of iOS 26, people were torn about the design. Some were excited about it, while others -- myself included -- were concerned about readability with the new design. Apple has tweaked Liquid Glass during the iOS 26 beta process to improve legibility by adding more of a frosted look, but you still might not be happy with the new design. Thankfully, you can adjust the Liquid Glass design in just a few steps, significantly reducing its transparency.
Here's how to make the Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 more legible.
And don't forget, iOS 26 is still in beta. That means the update might be buggy for you, and your device's battery life may be affected, so it's best to keep those troubles off your primary device. If you want to try the beta out, I recommend downloading it on a secondary device.
It's also possible that Apple could adjust Liquid Glass, and other update features, before the final version of iOS 26 is released this fall.
How to adjust Liquid Glass
1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Tap Display & Text Size.
4. Tap the toggle for Reduce Transparency.
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