iOS 27 missing option for tinted liquid glass

iOS 27 is missing an option for tinted liquid glass. The iOS 26 let you tint the glass for maximized visibility depending on Dark mode on/off now its only makes the glass more opaque, doesn't tint it white or dark anymore.

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 27

Posted on Sep 18, 2026 7:19 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2026 11:02 PM

Re: iOS 27 missing option for tinted liquid glass


Wondering whether Apple Support's article for iOS 27 (link below) can help:

See how to:

Customize apps and widgets on the iPhone Home Screen - Apple Support

Eg: says:

"You can change how app icons and widgets look on your Home Screen—adjust their size, apply a color tint, or switch between light and dark appearances."


"Customize the look of app icons

  1. Go to the Home Screen
  2. Touch and hold the Home Screen background until the icons begin to jiggle.
  3. Tap , then choose Customize.
  4. Do any of the following:
    • Make the icons larger: Tap . In large size, the names of the apps disappear.
    • Choose a dark appearance: Tap Dark. To show icons and widgets with a dark appearance at night and a light appearance during the day, tap Auto.
    • Give the icons a clear look: Tap Clear to make the icons translucent, then choose Light, Dark, or Auto.
    • Add a color tint: Tap Tinted. Use the sliders to choose the color and saturation (or use the eyedropper to select a color in your wallpaper). Then choose Light, Dark, or Auto."

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Else: If following Apple's suggestions above is not working for you:

You may want to send feedback to reach those who work on the software behind-the-scenes at Apple. (You could include a link to this discussion if you want.) 


Although they will likely not reply, your feedback will be carefully read and logged, and if others are also experiencing a similar issue, there may be an update that addresses it. (The more feedback received, the more likely it will be addressed.)

Web-form for iPhone feedback: Feedback - iPhone - Apple

or

Apple's Feedback Website: Product Feedback - Apple

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Sep 18, 2026 11:02 PM in response to LukeWulf81

Re: iOS 27 missing option for tinted liquid glass


Wondering whether Apple Support's article for iOS 27 (link below) can help:

See how to:

Customize apps and widgets on the iPhone Home Screen - Apple Support

Eg: says:

"You can change how app icons and widgets look on your Home Screen—adjust their size, apply a color tint, or switch between light and dark appearances."


"Customize the look of app icons

  1. Go to the Home Screen
  2. Touch and hold the Home Screen background until the icons begin to jiggle.
  3. Tap , then choose Customize.
  4. Do any of the following:
    • Make the icons larger: Tap . In large size, the names of the apps disappear.
    • Choose a dark appearance: Tap Dark. To show icons and widgets with a dark appearance at night and a light appearance during the day, tap Auto.
    • Give the icons a clear look: Tap Clear to make the icons translucent, then choose Light, Dark, or Auto.
    • Add a color tint: Tap Tinted. Use the sliders to choose the color and saturation (or use the eyedropper to select a color in your wallpaper). Then choose Light, Dark, or Auto."

_________________________________________________________

Else: If following Apple's suggestions above is not working for you:

You may want to send feedback to reach those who work on the software behind-the-scenes at Apple. (You could include a link to this discussion if you want.) 


Although they will likely not reply, your feedback will be carefully read and logged, and if others are also experiencing a similar issue, there may be an update that addresses it. (The more feedback received, the more likely it will be addressed.)

Web-form for iPhone feedback: Feedback - iPhone - Apple

or

Apple's Feedback Website: Product Feedback - Apple

Sep 19, 2026 4:18 PM in response to LukeWulf81

Thank you kindly for your thoughtful reply! Mmmm. Seems many of us encounter difficulty in seeing the screen clearly in direct sunlight. Maybe using "Speak Screen" could help in that situation ?


The "Auto" setting may or may not be any help to you in direct sunlight.


Else: You might want to try whether turning on borders makes any difference:

Settings > Accessibility > Display and Text Size > Show Borders


There are many other viewing options in Settings > Accessibility > Display and Text Size >

Eg:

iOS 27 missing option for tinted liquid glass

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