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   Your Name  wrote:   
   > On 2025-11-10 17:30:06 +0000, candycanearter07 said:   
   >> Chris  wrote at 10:09 this Sunday (GMT):   
   >>>   
   >>> Installed 26.1 (from 18.7.1) and have been trying it out for a few days. I   
   >>> normally wait for x.1 releases before making major upgraded and I always   
   >>> lead with my ipad before upgrading my phone and my mac.   
   >>>   
   >>> Must say that the hate for liquid glass is overblown - unless it's been   
   >>> toned down in the latest release. I'm not massively keen on the anemic   
   >>> looking icons, but still.   
   >> [snip]   
   >>   
   >> I believe liquid glass WAS retooled, it is nice that Apple /sometimes/   
   >> listens to the customerbase.   
   >   
   > Not retooled, but there is now an option in iOS 26.1 (and presumably   
   > all the other Apple OSes) to at least tone down the horrible mess.   
   >   
   >   
   >    Make Liquid Glass more frosted   
   >    ------------------------------   
   >    One of the main highlights of iOS 26 is the new Liquid Glass   
   >    interface. However, Apple's attempt to make its operating   
   >    system look fresher and more modern has resulted in as many   
   >    complaints as compliments.   
   >   
   >    After many attempts to fine-tune Liquid Glass, Apple decided   
   >    to give users control over the interface. That's because   
   >    iOS 26.1 adds a new toggle to radically adjust the appearance   
   >    of Liquid Glass. Now you can choose between "Clear" mode to   
   >    stick with Liquid Glass's transparency or "Tinted" mode for   
   >    higher opacity and better contrast.   
   >   
   >    To do this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid   
   >    Glass and choose the best option for you.   
      
   The difference is quite subtle. I've changed it to "Tinted".   
      
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