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iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds a 'Tinted' Liquid Glass toggle to boost opacity

iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds a 'Tinted' Liquid Glass toggle to boost opacity
source: gettyimages
March 15, 2026

Apple’s fourth beta of iOS 26.1 introduces a new option for Liquid Glass that lets users dial up the element’s opacity and reduce overall transparency. We dug into the beta to see where the toggle lives and how it changes the look.

Where to find it and what it does

How it looks and where it applies

Availability and timing

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