iOS 27 adds a new slider to adjust the Liquid Glass transparency effect.
Users can make the interface clearer or more transparent based on their preference.
Changes take effect instantly, making iPhone customization easier.
The Liquid Glass design was introduced by Apple in iOS 26, which gave the iPhones a transparent appearance, especially in the menus, notifications, and system applications. While the majority of users appreciated the new look, others thought that the look was too much for their eyes and preferred the previous look. However, the company did not turn a deaf ear to the latter group and came up with an interesting idea to cater to them. Apple, with its latest iOS 27 beta, has provided the iPhone users a transparency slider allowing them the flexibility to change the transparency level of Liquid Glass according to their choice. Follow along with the article to learn how to adjust Liquid Glass transparency on your iPhone.
Things to know
Here are some things you should know before adjusting Liquid Glass on your iPhone:
Your iPhone must be running on the latest iOS 27 beta version.
The feature is still in beta version, and you may face glitches while using it.
The change applies instantly across supported parts of the system interface eliminating the need to restart the device after adjusting the setting.
How to change Liquid Glass transparency on your iPhone
In case you have upgraded your phone using the new iOS 27 beta, then you should try out the following procedures on how to change the liquid glass transparency on your iPhone.
1. Go ahead and launch the Settings app from your phone, then navigate to the Appearance option.
2. Scroll down and tap on Liquid Glass, then move the slider to adjust your transparency level like below:
Move the slider to the left for less transparency.
Move the slider to the right to add more density or blur.
3. Once done you can just exit the Settings app. The changes will automatically be saved.
Bhaskar is a Senior Copy Editor at Digit India who keeps a close watch on everything shaping the world of technology from smartphones and home appliances to AI, government tech initiatives, digital safety, and the latest industry developments. Whether it's breaking news, in-depth features, hands-on reviews, practical how-to guides, or exclusive scoops, he translates complex tech into stories that are easy to understand and worth reading. His work has been featured in iGeeksBlog, GuidingTech, and other leading publications. Before joining Digit India, he served as an assistant editor at TechBloat. A B.Tech graduate and full-time tech journalist, he is driven by just one goal, which is to help readers stay informed, stay secure, and stay ahead in an ever-changing digital world.