iOS 26 Beta 4 Refines Liquid Glass Design Based on User Feedback

Apple fine-tunes Liquid Glass in iOS 26 Beta 4, enhancing translucency and usability across key apps.
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iOS 26 Beta 4 Refines Liquid Glass Design Based on User Feedback
Apple’s iOS 26 Liquid Glass Update: What’s New in Beta 4? Apple is refining the visual language of its mobile OS with the latest iOS 26 Liquid Glass changes in Beta 4. After mixed feedback from developers and early adopters about the overly muted translucency in Beta 3, Apple has rolled back some of those adjustments. In this latest beta, the company is increasing transparency in key interface areas like app navigation bars and buttons, giving users a more immersive and visually refined experience. If you've been wondering how the Liquid Glass effect has evolved—or whether it’s closer to Beta 2’s clarity—this breakdown covers what’s changed, what’s improved, and what it means for the upcoming iOS 26 release. Image : Google Translucency Returns: iOS 26 Liquid Glass Gets a Boost The most notable update in iOS 26 Beta 4 is the enhanced translucency across various system apps. In Beta 3, Apple reduced the clarity of the Liquid Glass design, resulting in a flatter, more opaque interface th…