Aapl Adds Liquid Glass Slider From Ultra Clear to Fully Tinted
Aapl is updating Liquid Glass at WWDC 2026 and adding a new slider that lets users set the look from ultra clear to fully tinted. The change is aimed at people who found the interface hard to read, and Apple says it will work inside developers’ apps at launch.
WWDC 2026 on Monday
Apple said it is “updating the foundations of how Liquid Glass is built to ensure exceptional readability.” The company also said it will diffuse complex content behind Liquid Glass to create more depth and separation between content panels.
That matters because the redesign is not just a visual tweak. It is an attempt to make a controversial interface easier to use without abandoning the transparent style that drew attention last year.
Liquid Glass slider settings
Apple said, “Since everyone’s preference varies, we’re adding a new slider and settings to adjust Liquid Glass, so you can set it anywhere from ultra clear to fully tinted.” Users who liked the original look can keep more transparency, while users who struggled to read it get a stronger tint.
Apple also said it will redesign its app icons on both iOS and MacOS to look more refined and cohesive. That gives the update a wider visual footprint than the slider alone, because the system-wide look will shift across the phone and desktop interface at the same time.
Developer apps at launch
Apple said Liquid Glass customizations will work within developers’ apps at launch. For users, that means the new control should not stop at Apple’s own software, which is where a design change often feels most limited in day one use.
Amanda Silberling’s reaction matches the practical question many users will have after watching the keynote: whether Apple has finally made Liquid Glass easier to live with, or simply made it adjustable enough to tolerate. Apple says it refined the design over the past year, but the real test will be whether the new slider keeps the style while fixing readability inside the apps people use most.
