Clarity Fix: iOS 26.1 Launches with Liquid Glass Tint Option & Camera Gesture Toggle

Apple has officially released iOS 26.1, introducing two notable features: a Liquid Glass tint option to increase background opacity for readability, and a new Camera gesture toggle that lets users disable the swipe-to-open Camera gesture on the Home Screen. The Liquid Glass option can be adjusted via Settings → Display & Brightness → Liquid Glass → Tint, where users can choose a tinted variant with higher opacity or select “Transparent” to keep the default translucent style.

The change follows mixed feedback on readability when icons and text sit on semi-transparent backgrounds, prompting adjustments to opacity during the iOS 26 beta cycle. The official changelog confirms the new Camera setting to enable or disable the Home Screen swipe-to-open Camera gesture, alongside other updates such as expanded real-time translation for AirPods and improved FaceTime audio quality under low bandwidth. Overall, iOS 26.1 offers more customisation for visual clarity and user interaction on the iPhone.