iOS 26's Liquid Glass Optical Illusion Pushing Insanity Levels High
In a recent update, the iPhone 16 Pro has been equipped with Apple's new Liquid Glass user interface as part of the iOS 26 release. This update, however, has stirred up some controversy among users.
One of the changes in iOS 26 is the addition of a "Reduce Motion" setting in the Accessibility section of the Settings app. This move comes in response to user complaints about animations causing dizziness and nausea, particularly in iOS 7.
However, the Liquid Glass interface has introduced a new feature: a subtle parallax effect when the iPhone is tilted, giving the app icons a thin layer of depth. This effect, while appreciated by some, has been found to be distracting and slightly disorienting by others, including user tantunidevourer and OrganicCoffeeBean, who described the feeling as "drunk."
The update has also led to a minor visual issue, as some users, including the user Silacko and the unnamed Reddit user, have noticed their app icons appearing slightly crooked. This distortion, however, is not noticeable to others.
Interestingly, the "Reduce Motion" setting does not completely eliminate the refractive app icon corners caused by the Liquid Glass user interface. Turning on this setting, along with "Prefer Cross-Fade Transitions," can help reduce the parallax effect, but it does not eliminate it entirely.
The controversy surrounding the Liquid Glass interface has sparked a lively discussion on Reddit, with a post on r/ios garnering over 2.5K upvotes and nearly 500 comments about the tilted app icons on iOS 26. The unnamed Reddit user described the new design as an "optical nightmare."
Despite the mixed reactions, some users find the fluid-like interface of Liquid Glass appealing, while others prefer a more traditional design. Users can customise the fluidity of Liquid Glass by adjusting settings in the Accessibility section of the Settings app.
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In conclusion, the iOS 26 update with its Liquid Glass user interface has certainly stirred up some interesting discussions among users. While some appreciate the new features, others find it disorienting and distracting. As always, user preferences play a significant role in determining the success of such updates.
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