The recent release of the third developer beta of iOS 26 addresses user complaints about the previous versions' transparency, which hindered readability. Apple's design language known as Liquid Glass was introduced in June 2025, but early versions required usability improvements. The latest beta reduces transparency in key areas like Notifications and navigation in Apple Music, opting for more solid backgrounds. Although these updates enhance legibility, some users feel the aesthetic has leaned too much towards a frosted glass style. Beta software allows for feedback gathering and future refinements before final release.
The third developer beta of iOS 26 reduces the overly-glassy look, addressing user complaints about transparency making interfaces difficult to read.
Apple's new design language, Liquid Glass, aims to mimic real-world glass qualities but faced criticism for usability and legibility in early beta versions.
User feedback led Apple to modify features, like enhancing the visibility of the navigation bar in Apple Music, opting for a solid white background instead of transparency.
While the beta updates improve readability, some users argue that the aesthetic has shifted too far towards a 'frosted glass' look.
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