Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a visually striking glassmorphic design dubbed Liquid Glass, which enhances aesthetics but compromises usability. Users face challenges with transparency obscuring text, distracting animations, crowded controls, and a lack of predictability in navigation, ultimately prioritizing style over functionality.

The article discusses recent updates to the liquid glass feature in the iOS 26 beta 6, highlighting significant changes and improvements. It provides insights into what users can expect from this new version and the implications for device performance and user experience.