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Apple has officially released iOS 26, marking the most dramatic refresh of the iPhone’s operating system since iOS 7. Leading the update is the Liquid Glass interface, a translucent design language that reshapes app icons, widgets, and controls.

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The most significant change is the introduction of a dedicated toggle for the new Liquid Glass interface. Also, no more accidental morning alarm dismissals.

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Prior to the latest official updates, the option to tweak Liquid Glass was accessible in the beta for iOS 26.1. Otherwise, the only way to control the effects of Apple's new design aesthetic was to reduce the overall transparency of your screens. Now, the new toggle offers a quicker and more effective way to tone down the effect.