How to Turn Liquid Glass into a Solid Interface – TidBITS
16 hours ago
- #Accessibility
- #Apple
- #User Interface
- Apple's Liquid Glass interface design introduces transparency and blur effects across all Apple operating systems, but some users find it distracting or hard to read.
- macOS settings to control Liquid Glass effects include 'Reduce Transparency' and 'Increase Contrast', which improve readability by making interface elements opaque and enhancing contrast.
- A hidden Terminal command can disable Liquid Glass entirely in macOS, but it may cause issues with menu bar icons and other interface elements.
- iOS and iPadOS offer similar Accessibility settings to macOS, with additional options like 'Bold Text' and 'Reduce Motion' to further customize the interface.
- watchOS and tvOS have Liquid Glass settings, but their impact is less significant due to the smaller display size and different usage contexts.
- Recommendations for settings vary by OS: 'Reduce Transparency' is essential for macOS, while 'Increase Contrast' is preferred for watchOS.
- Liquid Glass is a permanent feature in Apple's OS design, with ongoing refinements expected, but users can mitigate its effects using Accessibility settings.
- User feedback highlights issues with Liquid Glass, including readability problems in apps like Contacts and discomfort in visionOS.
- Some users opt to delay OS updates or avoid them entirely due to dissatisfaction with Liquid Glass and other interface changes.
- Apple's focus on design trends may not always align with usability, particularly for older users or those with specific accessibility needs.