With the release of iOS 26 Beta 2 on Monday, Apple has addressed one of the most noticeable flaws in Liquid Glass — its controversial new interface design for iPhone, iPad, and other devices — first unveiled at WWDC 2025 earlier this month.
This revamped UI brings a more modern aesthetic to the operating system, drawing inspiration from the optical characteristics of glass, such as light refraction and transparency.
Early iOS 26 Testers Critique Liquid Glass for Readability and Usability Issues
Still, early adopters of iOS 26 were quick—perhaps too quick—to highlight shortcomings in the redesigned interface during the initial developer beta. Even though the beta version is still a work in progress, users posted screenshots and voiced concerns about areas where Liquid Glass struggled with readability and overall usability.
A major point of criticism focused on the Control Center, which became difficult to read due to the new semi-transparent design. The translucent layer caused the buttons and sliders to blend in with the Home Screen’s icons and widgets beneath, making it hard to distinguish interactive elements.
Apple Refines Control Center Blur to Improve Interface Clarity in Latest Beta
In the latest beta release, Apple has tackled the Control Center issue by modifying the background blur, making the Home Screen content beneath it less visible and easier to distinguish from the interface elements.
Notifications in the initial beta also faced criticism for being difficult to read. In the updated version, they appear slightly clearer, but still require improvement—particularly when displayed over bright or light-colored backgrounds.
These changes are probably not final, as iOS 26 isn’t set for public release until the fall. Still, they suggest that Apple is paying attention to early user feedback and adjusting the interface in response.
Beta 2 also brings several new features, including a dedicated Accessibility section on App Store product pages, iCloud syncing for the Journaling app on iPads, order tracking in Apple Wallet, a new Apple Music Radio widget, and additional enhancements.
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