iOS 26 Beta 2 Brings Notable Enhancements to Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface

iOS 26 Beta 2 introduces significant enhancements to Apple’s Liquid Glass interface, addressing key usability concerns highlighted by early testers. One of the most notable improvements is the adjustment made to the background blur in the Control Center, which enhances readability and legibility of buttons and sliders . This update reflects Apple's commitment to refining user experience based on direct feedback from its community.

The refreshed user interface modernizes the operating system’s look and feel with a design system inspired by the optical qualities of glass, including the way it refracts light and its translucency.

However, early iOS 26 testers, somewhat unfairly, were quick to point out the flaws with the updated look in the early developer beta. Though the beta build is not yet finished, users shared screenshots and criticized areas where Liquid Glass fell short in terms of readability and usability.

After overpromising on AI plans at WWDC 2024, Apple kept its iOS roadmap focused more on basic quality of life improvements this year. There are multiple useful additions coming to the Phone and Messages apps on your iPhone, for instance: Apple execs outlined the ability to weed out spam texts or other unknown senders and an option to hold your spot on a phone call when you've been waiting for a representative to pick up. Plus, a treasured feature that we took for granted is coming back (hint: it's in the Photos app).

Adaptive Power is enabled by default in the iOS 26 developer beta, but you can also find it alongside Low Power Mode in the Battery > Power Mode section of the Settings menu.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman first reported that Apple was working on an AI-powered battery optimization feature last month. At the time, Gurman said the feature will use the “battery data it has collected from users’ devices” to figure out which apps to trim power consumption from.

Moreover, iOS 26 Beta 2 sharpens notifications, making them more visually distinct and easier for users to interact with . The inclusion of an Accessibility section on App Store product pages further demonstrates Apple's dedication to inclusivity, ensuring that all users can navigate their devices effectively. Other features such as iCloud sync for the Journaling app and a new Apple Music Radio widget contribute to a more integrated ecosystem .

Overall, these enhancements signify Apple's proactive approach in evolving its Liquid Glass interface while prioritizing user feedback. As anticipation builds for the public launch expected in the fall of 2025, it is evident that Apple continues to innovate within its operating systems .

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