- Apple has added a new “Liquid Glass” option to reduce the transparency effect in iOS 26.1 developer beta 4.
- The new option can be found within Settings > Display and Brightness > Liquid Glass.
- Users can switch between the Clear and Tinted options, with the latter adding opacity to the entire UI.
Seeing the mixed response from users towards its Liquid Glass design, Apple has added a new option that lets you reduce the transparency effects in the UI, and it is rolling out in iOS 26.1 Developer Beta 4 .
Apple Can’t Seem to Make Up Its Mind About Liquid Glass
Those who are on developer beta builds can download the latest iOS 26.1 beta 4 to receive this new toggle. Once updated, head over to Settings -> Display and Brightness . Here, you will find the Liquid Glass option , which will reveal two options: Tinted and Clear.
The Tinted option brings back the frosted glass effect that we have seen in iOS 18 and previous betas. It increases opacity in menus, notifications, lockscreen elements, and some other aspects of the UI. However, it doesn’t apply to the Control Center, app icons, and the app library on the home screen. It also reduces the rainbow shimmer effect when you tap on any option, menu, or toggle.
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On the other hand, the Clear option keeps the glass-like transparent effect everywhere in iOS. This is not the first time Apple has rolled back on the Liquid Glass effect. The company did the same with iOS 26 developer beta 2 .
So it looks like Apple is offering a middle ground to users with this new settings option. Users who have updated their iPhones to iOS 26 are definitely split on the new look, with some enjoying the clear interface, and others hating it for visibility and performance-related issues.
If you do not enjoy the look and feel of Liquid Glass, you can look forward to iOS 26.1 to be able to turn it off.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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