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Apple’s iOS 26.2 update allows users to adjust the transparency of the Lock Screen clock, addressing complaints about readability with the Liquid Glass design. This update follows earlier changes that let users revert to a frosted look, hinting at mixed user reception of the new design. The release also includes new features like AirDrop codes for sharing with non-contacts and enhancements across various apps.
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Apple's latest update, iOS 26.2, introduces a feature that allows users to adjust the transparency of the Lock Screen clock, aiming to address complaints about the overly transparent Liquid Glass design introduced in iOS 26. The new slider lets users customize how "glassy" their interface appears, a response to feedback that the previous transparency made notifications and other text hard to read. This update follows the rollout of a similar tool in iOS 26.1, which allowed for a frosted look.
The Liquid Glass design has drawn mixed reviews since its launch. While it aimed to modernize Apple’s interface, users struggled with the readability of key information. The transparency effect refracts light and gives buttons and notifications an optical glass-like quality, but not everyone found it practical. The departure of Alan Dye, the design executive behind Liquid Glass, adds intrigue to the timing of this update, especially since he’s been replaced by Stephen Lemay, who has a strong background in interface design.
Beyond the Liquid Glass adjustments, iOS 26.2 brings several other features. Users can now create temporary AirDrop codes for sharing with people not in their contacts, enhancing file-sharing capabilities. The Reminders app now supports alarms, Apple News has added a Following tab, Apple Music includes offline lyrics, and the Podcasts app introduces AI-generated chapters and a new feature for linking to other shows. For Apple Watch users, a new Sleep Score feature evaluates sleep quality against set goals. The update also addresses security vulnerabilities across multiple Apple devices.
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