Apple released its second iOS 26 Beta to developers. The latest update addresses several user complaints related to the new Liquid Glass Design.
Control Center now has a more pronounced blur setting that regulates the new Liquid Glass effects. The background is a darker shade, and there’s more blurring to improve legibility.
iOS 26 Control Centre (iOS 26 beta 2 on the right, beta 1 on the left)
Reduce Transparency in Accessibility menu has also been dialed up to make menu items and icons more readable.
(iOS 26 Beta 1 on the left, beta 2 in the right)
iOS 26 Control Center Reduce Transparency (iOS 26 Beta 1 on the left, beta2 in the right)
Safari now has a new tab button (“+”), located in the lower left corner next the URL box. The Wallet app can now track packages. Siri can scan emails to find tracking numbers.
Updates to the Wallet and Safari apps in iOS 26.
Apple has also added a section dedicated to Accessibility on App Store listings. Apple Music now has a Live Radio widget and a “Alt 1″a new ringtone.
App Store listings Accessibility Section * new Alt 1 Ringtone * new Apple Music Live Radio Widget
Apple is expected to launch the iOS 26 public beta in October, while the final consumer release will be released later this fall.
