Apple's iOS 26 Beta 2: A Step Towards Better Usability

Apple has been working on improving its new Liquid Glass interface, which was introduced in iOS 26 Beta 2. This interface is designed to give Apple devices a modern look, inspired by the way glass refracts light and its see-through quality. However, when the first beta was released, users quickly noticed some issues. The Control Center, which is accessed by swiping down on the right side of the iPhone's screen, was hard to read because of its semi-transparent nature. This made it difficult to tell the difference between the Control Center's buttons and the icons on the Home Screen underneath. In the latest beta, Apple has made some changes to address this problem. They have adjusted the background blur in the Control Center, which makes it easier to see the buttons and sliders. This is a step in the right direction, but there is still more work to be done. Notifications in the first beta were also hard to read, especially on brighter backgrounds. In the updated beta, they are a bit sharper, but they still need improvement. Some users have suggested that Apple should allow users to customize the Control Center layout and adjust the blur and transparency levels to suit their preferences. It's important to remember that iOS 26 is still in the beta phase and won't be released to the public until the fall. However, these changes show that Apple is listening to user feedback and making adjustments accordingly. In addition to the changes to the Liquid Glass interface, Apple has also added some new features to iOS 26 Beta 2. These include an Accessibility section on the App Store's product pages, iCloud sync for the Journaling app on iPads, order tracking features in Apple Wallet, and an Apple Music Radio widget.