Here's How the iOS 26.1 Transparency Toggle Changes Liquid Glass

[johnsawyercjs]

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Now do something about the stupid gradients. Idk about ya'll but I like to know what time it is!

What app is that? I'm seeing more apps block off the upper and/or lower parts of the screen so they don't show gradient-infused scrolling content, though some require that 'Reduce Transparency' be turned on to accomplish that.

 

[HazeAndHahmahneez]

Ok, so how do I ENHANCE the glorious glassy glamour and magnificent shine??….

 

[ProbablyDylan]

What app is that? I'm seeing more apps block off the upper and/or lower parts of the screen so they don't show gradient-infused scrolling content, though some require that 'Reduce Transparency' be turned on to accomplish that.

This is Safari. Apple made this, presumably saw this, and said "yeah, send it"

 

[Shirasaki]

Why is it so hard, after all these years, for Apple to just give their users CHOICE?

Giving Apples solid track record of not giving users options for all these years I can see why it is so hard. No choice is in Apple’s corporate DNA and the motto.

 

[InnSuu]

Apple have lost the plot with the so-called liquid glass UX department. What an unedifying name too! With another backtracking so soon after the AI half baked release.

Liquid Glass Is Cracked, and Usability Suffers in iOS 26

iOS 26’s visual language obscures content instead of letting it take the spotlight. New (but not always better) design patterns replace established conventions.

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[Selena Agna]

Having no choice about UI matters is fine as long as the people in charge of the UI are making good choices.

 

[ZEEN0j]

Makes Liquid glass like 10% better, but frankly its still crap.

It drives me nuts how everything at the top and bottom of the screen is blurry. Makes me feel like there's something wrong with my eyes.

And all the blinking, flashing, and useless animation in iOS 26 drives me NUTS!!

This is still annoying even with the tint. They also apply a dark or bright gradient at the top and bottom that will change from dark to bright depending on the content. Even worse it’s not even a good gradient, there’s a noticeable edge where the gradient fades to zero.

 

[stephanjp]

Thought that reduced transparency setting that’s been around for a while accomplished this, how is this different?

Eye roll? Why? But what I hear on Reddit it is indeed a different look.

 

[stephanjp]

Great. Is this news?

Um. Yes.

 

[stephanjp]

For people who seem confused and can’t read…

This just applies a tint

The reduce transparency setting in accessibility only reduces transparency.

It’s like looking out a car window with tinted windows. Or wearing sunglasses. You can still see clearly…it’s just a little darker. The transparency is the same. It’s just darker. Two totally different settings.

If you hate Liquid Glass then this isn’t going to remove it.

I like the tint effect

Thank you for taking the time to explain the difference. You’ve done a service for all the haters here who can’t be bothered to do some research on their own. Having said that, MR could have explained it in the article.

 

[stephanjp]

I find is bizarre that there are a bunch of people that are so against people having options. They seem hell bent to force their preference as the only way. Just read the comments here. Mind blowing 🤯

I find it bizarre that so many people have to have options implemented THEIR way (slider only!) or they are not satisfied.