Apple now lets you adjust Liquid Glass intensity

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00:00Apple now lets you adjust liquid glass intensity.

00:04Apple is once again listening, at least when enough people yell loudly enough.

00:08In the latest beta of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and MacOS 26.1, Apple quietly added a new

00:16toggle for liquid glass, its shimmery semi-transparent design language.

00:21First spotted by 9to5Mac, the feature lets users choose clear or tinted for the interface's

00:27signature frosted look.

00:29The latter adds a little more opacity, perfect for anyone who thought notifications looked

00:33like they were floating in a jello salad.

00:36You'll find the option under display and brightness on iPhone and iPad or appearance on Mac.

00:43Apple told TechCrunch that the change comes directly from beta tester feedback.

00:48Some users loved liquid glass for its sleek, modern vibe, a sort of futuristic cousin to

00:52iOS 7's once controversial translucency.

00:56Others complained it made text and controls harder to read, especially in apps like Apple

01:01Music.

01:02Apple's solution?

01:04A classic compromise.

01:05Two buttons instead of one.

01:08This isn't the first time Apple has reversed course, sort of.

01:12Back in 2021, when it moved Safari's address bar to the bottom of the screen, users revolted

01:17until Apple added an option to put it back on top.

01:21The new liquid glass tweak is a similar move, one that gives users a bit of control without

01:26letting them completely mess up the aesthetic, Joni Ive once called the essence of simplicity.

01:32Don't expect a fancy opacity slider, though.

01:35Apple's all about clean choices, not chaos.

01:39Developers running the beta can already see how their apps respond to the new setting, and

01:43regular users should get access soon through the public beta.

01:47When it lands, expect your interface to look a little more your own, whether you like your

01:51glass crystal clear or just slightly frosted.

02:02You can see a little more your own.