Introducing Apple’s Latest Innovation: A Toggle to Transform Liquid Glass into a Matte Finish

Apple has unveiled a new feature in the latest iOS 26.1 beta that allows users to tint Liquid Glass elements for a more opaque effect. This update follows the initial announcement of Liquid Glass at WWDC earlier this year, with Apple continuously refining the glassy appearance based on user feedback. The new setting now provides users with the option to adjust the transparency level of Liquid Glass, offering a choice between a clear or frosted look.

The tinted Liquid Glass feature is currently available in the iOS 26.1 developer beta released by Apple on Monday. To access this option, users can navigate to Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass, where they can select either “Clear” or “Tinted.” Additionally, the latest developer betas for iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 also offer the same tinting functionality, as reported by MacRumors.

Several image sliders demonstrate the differences between the clear and tinted Liquid Glass options. Each set of screenshots showcases the app with the “Clear” setting on the left and the “Tinted” setting on the right. While the variances are subtle, many users prefer the tinted versions for a sleeker aesthetic.

In addition to the Liquid Glass customization, the iOS 26.1 beta introduces a new option to disable the swipe-to-camera feature on the lock screen. This added security measure prevents unauthorized access to the camera functionality, even if someone gains physical access to the device without unlocking it. Users can manage this toggle in Settings > Camera > Lock Screen Swipe to Open Camera.