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Liquid Glass-branded changes to Apple's user interface have proven polarizing, and it may mean the brand will soon give you the option to reverse another of its features.
As spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 Beta 4 includes a new toggle called Reduce Bright Effects. It was spotted in the public beta for both iPhone and iPad, but this is yet to become available to the average user.
If you toggle the effect on, it’ll reduce flashing effects on buttons or the keyboard, making it easier to see what's happening. This is a matter of personal preference, but you may find the flashing effect over the top distracting, making some elements difficult to see.
Apple’s description for the feature says, “Minimize highlighting and flashing when interacting with onscreen elements, such as buttons or the keyboard.”
9to5Mac’s Dylan McDonald shared an example video on X, with the first clip showing the effect toggled off and the second showing how it works normally in iOS 26.
If you download iOS 26.4 Beta 4, you’ll find the option under Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. PCMag doesn't recommend installing beta software on your main device, as it may be buggy and prone to problems.
This joins Apple's previous option to reduce the transparent look introduced with the Liquid Glass upgrade. If you want to toggle other Liquid Glass user interface elements, read Lance Whitney's guide to reversing Apple's changes.
Apple may include the Reduce Bright Effects option in the final version of iOS 26.4. Rumors suggest it may be ready by the end of March or early April, but there’s no guarantee it’ll make it into the final version of the software.
Other features in testing right now include end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging when you’re speaking with someone on an Android phone. The brand is also rolling out more video podcast features, and Stolen Device Detection will likely be on by default.
Apple is also working on Personal Hotspot data usage reports that reference each device, as well as various new updates for Apple Music. The brand is redesigning how playlists and albums appear in the interface and introducing a new AI-generated Playlist Playground feature that lets you put together tracklists from a prompt.