The Liquid Glass UI can be concluded as one of Apple’s most controversial design choices as far as software changes go, even though the company’s executives have said that this makeover makes the operating system feel more expressive and responsive. One of the biggest complaints was that when the Control Center interface was dropped from the top in iOS 26 beta 1, the app icons and widgets in the background were still visible.
This made navigating the Control Center options extremely difficult for the user, not to mention that the entire experience was distracting and cluttered. Thankfully, Apple has made rectifications in iOS 26 beta 2, making the interface more opaque.
Liquid Glass on iOS 26 beta 2 has better contrast compared to the previous version, with each option easier to read
Since the app icons and widgets had some visibility in iOS 26 beta 1, the Control Center UI would appear suffocating to use. Thankfully, Apple likely realized these limitations, which is why it introduced a major change to Liquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 2. According to The Verge, the Control Center is more opaque, which upgrades the readability score immensely.
Assuming Apple realized that the previous beta was tough on the user’s eyes, we can assume the company will incorporate more changes with successive beta releases, but there is no confirmation as of yet. 9to5Mac has reported that apart from making the Control Center more opaque, the latest beta introduces a new ringtone that is an alternative to the Reflections song.
iOS 26 Beta 2 Liquid glass in the Control Center has a lot more contrast and is much easier to read. Also shows highlights based on orientation of the device. iOS 26 Beta 1 on the left, iOS 26 Beta 2 on the right. pic.twitter.com/ZH5x79r9RU
— Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) June 23, 2025
Of course, for those who do not already know, iOS 26 beta 2 also provided references for an unreleased iPhone resolution measuring 2,736 x 1,260 pixels, which is not present on any current or past iPhone, hinting that this specification could belong to the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. As for any other changes, we will update our readers in the future, so stay tuned.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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