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iOS 26 beta 3 dials back Liquid Glass


The early version in the first developer beta of iOS 26 and the accompanying updates for Apple's other devices still left room for improvement in terms of usability, accessibility, and legibility.

But the early version in the first developer beta of iOS 26 and the accompanying updates for Apple’s other devices still left room for improvement in terms of usability, accessibility, and legibility. Last month, Apple fixed some of the more prominent issues with Liquid Glass, like how it made the Control Center so transparent that the iPhone Home Screen icons and widgets shone through, creating visual clutter and confusion. Image Credits: screenshot of iOS 26 beta 2 and 3While the changes arguably make features easier to read, some users now complain that Apple has gone too far in the other direction with a return to more of a “ frosted glass ” aesthetic.

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