Problems with iPhone update's glass look and emojis

"Problems with iPhone update's glass look and emojis: Is anyone else finding the latest iPhone update a real downgrade? This glass look just makes more work to discern what i'm seeing. There's so much obstruction to seeing things. The emojis look like they are designed for kindergarteners. Overall, the look and feel went from sleek Steve Jobs to polyester Walmart Board of Directors. Can I go back? Tell me what I'll miss if I do."

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GUI (Graphical User Interface) Complaints of IOS 26.2.1:

A. LiquidGlass:

I don't come across too many disheartening comments of the most-recent iOS release's GUI (iOS 26.2.1, as of the reply). But, upon the release of the original, iO26 version, reports of this on the forums sure were all disheartening, in the least, because of the LiquidGlass issue. Apple sure learned aloud from its customer who provided feedback on the LiquidGlass.

B. Icon Complaints:

I have never had negative opinion with the design of the icons, other than when the the LiquidGlass feature was laying atop them all..

C. Common Troubleshooting of iOS 26 LiquidGlass Appearance:

You’re not alone, when it comes to feedback. See what is recommended at these two threads, when it comes to iOS LiquidGlass after this update:

• How to remove white borders around icons on iPhone 15 after update? - Apple Community
• How to change the Liquid Glass style from the Lock Screen Notifications (and Control Centre) to the old style ??? - Apple Community
• Apple fixed this feature in iOS26.1

D. Provide Direct Feedback to Apple On This:

These are just user-to-user forums. You are not speaking with Apple here. So, spread the word to Apple by giving them feedback. Apple may or may not get back to your directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what their customers prefer, and what changes to include in updates to come.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
2. Select: "Feature Request" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: on how you don't like the GUI and how you think it should different. Include the URL of this thread.
4. Proceed from there as necessary

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