iOS 26.1 Beta Adds New Phone/Camera Controls and a “Liquid Glass” Transparency Toggle

Apple’s latest iOS 26.1 beta (now on its fourth pre-release build) introduces a handful of small but practical improvements. Alongside a new system toggle to reduce the transparency effects in Apple’s “Liquid Glass” design, there are fresh options that adjust how the Phone and Camera apps behave.

• Reduce Transparency: New system control to tone down Liquid Glass effects for clearer, higher-contrast visuals.
• Phone: Optional haptic feedback during calls provides subtle tactile cues while you’re on the line.
• Camera: Additional settings to fine-tune capture behavior and app responsiveness.
• More controls: Extra switches to tailor how certain iOS components respond, aiding comfort and accessibility.

As with any beta, features can change before the public release. Testers can find these options in Settings after updating to the newest iOS 26.1 beta build.

Helpful links: Join Apple’s Beta Software Program here, and track platform release notes on the Apple Developer site.

Why it matters: The ability to reduce visual transparency and add haptic cues can improve comfort and accessibility, while Camera tweaks give users more control—useful refinements for everyday use.

Tip: If your iPhone is mission‑critical, consider waiting for the stable release to avoid potential beta bugs.

Discussion: Which tweak matters most to you—clearer visuals, haptic call feedback, or new Camera controls?