SHREVEPORT, La. - When Apple introduced Liquid Glass, it looked futuristic. The translucent effect made icons and widgets blend into the background as if they were floating over your wallpaper. It was a cool visual trick, but many iPhone and iPad users quickly found it frustrating.

Liquid Glass made it hard to see what was on the home screen, especially in bright light or on busy backgrounds. Users complained, and Apple listened.

With the new iOS 26.1 update, you can finally turn it off, or at least tone it down. Go to Settings , then Display and Brightness , and look for the new Liquid Glass option. You can switch from Clear to Tinted , which adds more contrast and makes icons and widgets easier to see.

Another improvement fixes one of the most annoying habits of newer iPhone

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