{"id":47997,"date":"2025-07-30T17:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T17:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/47997\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T17:02:12","slug":"ios-26-liquid-glass-icons-how-them-on-your-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/47997\/","title":{"rendered":"iOS 26 Liquid Glass icons \u2014 how them on your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOS 26<\/a> introduces Liquid Glass icons, one of Apple’s biggest design changes in over a decade. These new transparent icons give your iPhone’s homescreen a translucent, minimalist look that lets your wallpaper show through.<\/p>\n

Instead of the usual solid app icons, Liquid Glass creates a layered effect that adapts to your surroundings and changes between light and dark environments automatically.<\/p>\n

The feature is available now in the iOS 26 public beta and will roll out to everyone when the final version launches later on this year.<\/p>\n

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Setting up Liquid Glass icons is straightforward and only takes a few taps in your settings. Whether you want a completely clear look or prefer to keep some color, you can customize the transparency level to match your aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to enable Liquid Glass icons on your iPhone.<\/p>\n

1. Download iOS 26 public beta first<\/p>\n

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You’ll need iOS 26 Beta<\/a> installed on your iPhone to access Liquid Glass icons. Since the feature is currently only available in the public beta, you’ll need to download that version first.<\/p>\n

The full iOS 26 release is expected in September, but the beta gives you early access to test the new design. Make sure your iPhone is compatible with iOS 26<\/a> before attempting to download the beta software.<\/p>\n

2. Access the homescreen customization menu<\/p>\n

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Long-press anywhere on your iPhone’s homescreen or lockscreen until you see options appear. <\/p>\n

Tap the Edit button that appears in the top-left corner of your screen, then the Customize menu option.<\/p>\n

This opens the menu where you can change your homescreen appearance and access the new Liquid Glass options.<\/p>\n

3. Select your preferred Liquid Glass style<\/p>\n

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There should now be a menu at the bottom of your screen showing Light, Dark, Tinted, and Clear options. <\/p>\n

Tap Clear to access the Liquid Glass settings. This is where you’ll find all the transparency options for your app icons.<\/p>\n

4. Switch between Liquid Glass modes <\/p>\n

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Select from the three Liquid Glass options: Clear Light, Clear Dark, or Clear Auto. Clear Light makes icons completely transparent, while Clear Dark keeps some original colors with the glass effect. <\/p>\n

Choose Clear Auto to automatically switch between light and dark modes based on the time of day.<\/p>\n

5. Change back to regular icons anytime<\/p>\n

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To return to normal app icons, repeat the same steps by long-pressing your homescreen, tapping Edit, and selecting Default. <\/p>\n

You can experiment with different looks until you find what works best for your wallpaper and personal style.<\/p>\n

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