How to adjust the Liquid Glass effect on your iPhone with iOS 27

Filipe Espósito· Sep 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

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Apple has introduced a new slider in iOS 27 that allows users to customize the opacity and contrast of the Liquid Glass interface. This update addresses previous user complaints about readability by offering a more granular control than the earlier Tinted Mode. Additionally, users can completely disable the glass effect through the Accessibility settings if they prefer a traditional look.

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▪iOS 27 adds a slider in the Appearance settings to adjust the intensity of the Liquid Glass effect.
▪The new feature allows users to toggle between a transparent glass look and a more opaque appearance.
▪Users can completely turn off Liquid Glass by enabling the Reduce Transparency toggle in Accessibility settings.
▪The update is compatible with iPhone 11 models and newer devices.
▪Apple previously introduced Tinted Mode in iOS 26.1 to address initial criticism regarding the interface's readability.

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Big Tech Apple How to adjust the Liquid Glass effect on your iPhone with iOS 27 Apple's new controls make it easier to set things just how you like them. By Filipe Espósito Sept. 13, 2026 4:00 pm EST Filipe Espósito for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Apple's Liquid Glass interface doesn't appeal to everyone. Some people love the glossy look, while others criticize it for reducing readability. Apple quickly became aware of this after it launched and introduced new ways of adjusting the Liquid Glass effect in iOS 26.1. Dubbed Tinted Mode, the feature reduces the opacity of Liquid Glass and increases its contrast. Still, that wasn't enough to satisfy frustrated users who continued to complain about Apple's modern design language.

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