Apple just rolled out iOS 26.1, the first official update to its latest (and clearest) operating system. It released with a handful of new features that aim to make the interface even more intuitive -- like a lock screen camera swipe, alarm and timer toggles, and more. But arguably the most cosmetic change came in the form of the transparency toggle for iOS 26's defining Liquid Glass look.
I dig Liquid Glass on my iPhone 16 Pro, but not everyone shares that fondness. Luckily, iOS 26.1's new customization will let you bring back opaqueness to your screen. So, put down your pitchforks and read on.
iOS 26.1's Liquid Glass toggle
More like solid glass
iOS 26.1 released on November 3, 2025 -- a little later than the rumor mill hoped for with an official end-of-October rollout. It's the first software update to iOS 26 so far and includes a new toggle that lets you customize your device's Liquid Glass appearance with a new 'tinted' option.
First seen during the fourth iOS 26.1 developer and public beta, the tint renders screen elements less transparent and more opaque, which brings back some contrast users felt was lost with the original Liquid Glass design. While you can't (yet) adjust how opaque your interface becomes, the toggle addition tells us that Apple heard complaints and responded with more customization -- something it's been leaning into much more in recent years. The tech giant didn't back down; it doubled down on that customization with the new option.
The option is available in iOS 26.1, so it should land on other operating systems that implement Liquid Glass, like your iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.
How to get Tinted Liquid Glass
Easily found in Settings
iOS 26.1 is live, and you'll need it to access the new Tinted Liquid Glass toggle. Download and install the update in your Settings, and then follow these instructions:
- Open Settings.
- Go to Display & Brightness.
- Tap into Liquid Glass.
- Select Tinted.
At the top of your screen, you'll see an example of what Clear versus Tinted looks like, so choose according to your preferences. Tinted offers more contrast, and I do think notifications look significantly better when they're more opaque -- especially at a glance from across my desk.