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Apple adds precise Liquid Glass control in iOS 27
Apple's iOS 27 update replaces the earlier two‑option Liquid Glass settings (Clear and Tinted) with a continuous slider that lets users fine‑tune interface translucency. The control is found under Settings → Appearance → Liquid Glass and offers a range from almost fully transparent to heavily tinted, with the default set at the midpoint. As the slider moves, a real‑time preview shows how the change will look across the system, affecting the lock screen, Control Center, home‑screen folders and app overlays.
Apple says the new implementation improves how complex content is diffused behind the glass effect and creates clearer separation between interface layers. Users who need more drastic changes can use the Accessibility options Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast. The same Liquid Glass adjustments are also included in iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 (Golden Gate).
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Apple Inc. · Google Gemini · Liquid Glass · Settings app · Siri · iOS 27 · iPadOS 27
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The same Liquid Glass controls are available in iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 (Golden Gate). www.macrumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The default position of the Liquid Glass slider is at the midpoint. www.appliste.cz · www.macrumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple says Liquid Glass now better diffuses complex content and separates interface layers. www.appliste.cz · www.macrumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The preview updates in real time as the slider is moved. www.appliste.cz · www.macrumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] iOS 27 replaces the previous two‑option Liquid Glass settings (Clear and Tinted) with a continuous slider. www.appliste.cz · www.macrumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The slider allows adjustment of translucency from nearly transparent to heavily tinted. www.appliste.cz · www.macrumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Liquid Glass slider is located in Settings → Appearance → Liquid Glass. www.appliste.cz · www.macrumors.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Accessibility options Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast can further adjust translucency. www.macrumors.com