iOS 26 Bugs: Temporary Fixes for the “Liquid Glass” Icon Issue
Apple’s brand-new iOS 26, featuring the flashy Liquid Glass design, is already stirring debate. Some users are reporting that app icons in dark mode appear tilted, uneven, or even cause eye strain and dizziness due to the glowing corner highlights.
Why Do Icons Look Misaligned?
According to Mashable, the problem isn’t that icons are misplaced—it’s the way Apple blended new lighting effects into dark backgrounds, creating a subtle optical illusion.
Temporary Fixes You Can Try
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Reduce Transparency Won’t Help: Turning this setting on fixes other Liquid Glass quirks but doesn’t affect icons.
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Recolor Your Icons: The best workaround is to use iOS 26’s icon customization feature. Switching to monochrome icons with white or gray text minimizes the uneven glow.
Steps:
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Long-press the Home Screen until apps start jiggling.
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Tap Edit → Customize.
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Select Colored and adjust the style to your preference.
Waiting for Apple’s Fix
These solutions are temporary. Apple has already toned down Liquid Glass twice during beta testing, so a permanent fix is expected in a future update. Until then, users will need to tweak their settings—or live with the optical quirk.
