Apple Adds iOS 27 Slider to Tame Liquid Glass as Users Report 5 Visibility Fixes
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Updated · PCMag · Jul 16
Apple Adds iOS 27 Slider to Tame Liquid Glass as Users Report 5 Visibility Fixes
3 articles · Updated · PCMag · Jul 16
Summary
iOS 27 public beta adds a Liquid Glass slider that lets users fine-tune the interface from ultra-clear to fully tinted, expanding beyond the Clear-or-Tinted toggle in iOS 26.1.
The added control responds to complaints that the translucent redesign can obscure menus and controls, while some users say dark mode can even trigger motion sickness.
macOS 27 Golden Gate beta gets a similar slider, and Apple still offers Reduce Transparency on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch to make interface elements more opaque.
iOS 26.4 also introduced Reduce Bright Effects and an enhanced Reduce Motion setting, while Home Screen customization from iOS 18 can further improve icon and widget readability.
Apple cannot fully disable Liquid Glass, making these appearance and accessibility settings the main way to soften a design it introduced to unify its operating systems.