Apple has begun rolling out iOS 26.1, introducing a new transparency adjustment for its Liquid Glass interface following user feedback regarding legibility. The updated setting allows users to choose between the original translucent visual style and a new frosted, higher-opacity option designed to improve contrast for text and navigation controls.
The change was first spotted during the iOS 26.1 beta testing period and is now widely available. With the new toggle, users can tailor the appearance of UI elements such as buttons, tabs, and the Lock Screen, making on-screen content easier to read without altering the core aesthetic of iOS 26.
Beyond the Liquid Glass adjustment, iOS 26.1 brings several feature upgrades across the Apple ecosystem:
Key Changes in iOS 26.1:
Liquid Glass now offers both a clear default design and a tinted, higher-opacity version for improved readability.
Live Translation with AirPods expands support to Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and Italian.
Apple Music MiniPlayer now supports swipe gestures for track navigation.
Apple Music AutoMix can now stream over AirPlay.
Added gain control for external USB microphones during local capture recordings.
Users can now select a specific storage location for local capture files.
Manual workout entry is now available directly in the Fitness app.
New Camera option allows disabling swipe-to-camera access on the Lock Screen.
FaceTime audio performance improved for low-bandwidth conditions.
Communication Safety and web filtering features are now automatically enabled for existing child accounts aged 13–17, subject to regional availability.
The update arrives alongside corresponding releases across Apple platforms, including iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1, maintaining feature alignment and system continuity.
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