Apple fixed major visibility problems with its Liquid Glass interface design after users complained about the confusing layout. The company released iOS 26 beta 2 with a more opaque Control Center that blocks background app icons and widgets from showing through. Beta testers reported that the previous version made reading Control Center options extremely difficult because other screen elements remained visible. The cluttered appearance created a frustrating user experience that many people criticized online. Apple executives previously defended the Liquid Glass design as more expressive and responsive than earlier versions.
The updated Control Center offers much better contrast between interface elements and background content. Users can read each Control Center option more easily without distracting visual interference from other apps. The Verge confirmed that Apple made the interface significantly more opaque to address readability concerns. Apple appears to recognize that the first beta version strained users' eyes with poor visual separation. The company may introduce additional interface improvements as testing continues with future beta releases.
Apple also added a new ringtone option called Reflections as an alternative sound choice for iPhone users. The latest beta version contains references to an unreleased iPhone screen resolution measuring 2,736 by 1,260 pixels. This display specification does not match any current or previous iPhone models that Apple has manufactured. Industry observers believe the resolution data suggests specifications for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air device. Apple has not confirmed any details about future iPhone display sizes or the Liquid Glass interface changes.
The updated Control Center offers much better contrast between interface elements and background content. Users can read each Control Center option more easily without distracting visual interference from other apps. The Verge confirmed that Apple made the interface significantly more opaque to address readability concerns. Apple appears to recognize that the first beta version strained users' eyes with poor visual separation. The company may introduce additional interface improvements as testing continues with future beta releases.
Apple also added a new ringtone option called Reflections as an alternative sound choice for iPhone users. The latest beta version contains references to an unreleased iPhone screen resolution measuring 2,736 by 1,260 pixels. This display specification does not match any current or previous iPhone models that Apple has manufactured. Industry observers believe the resolution data suggests specifications for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air device. Apple has not confirmed any details about future iPhone display sizes or the Liquid Glass interface changes.
