**With iOS 26.2, Apple Lets You Roll Back Liquid Glass Again — This Time on the Lock Screen**

Apple has released another tool to dial down the transparency of its Liquid Glass design language with the latest update to its operating system, iOS 26.2. With this new release, users will be able to control the transparency of the Lock Screen's clock, a feature that was introduced in the previous update.

Launched with iOS 26, Liquid Glass aimed to modernize Apple's operating systems by incorporating a design language that turns various interface elements like buttons, sliders, and notifications semi-transparent. These elements also refract light, giving them the optical qualities of glass. However, this new design received mixed reviews from users.

Some found it difficult to read key items on their devices, such as notifications or the name of an artist in Apple Music, due to the high level of transparency. In response to user complaints, Apple released a Liquid Glass tool in iOS 26.1 that allowed users to return their interface to a more "frosted" look if desired.

With the latest update, iOS 26.2, Apple is rolling back the transparency of the Lock Screen's clock through another user-controlled customization feature, rather than a global change. This move is notable as it suggests that perhaps Apple isn't standing 100% behind the design overhaul as being perfect as is.

The timing of this change is also worth noting. Earlier this month, Apple confirmed that Alan Dye, the design executive behind the Liquid Glass makeover, was leaving the company for Meta. While it didn't appear that Dye was pushed out, Apple replaced him with longtime Apple designer Stephen Lemay. Unlike Dye, Lemay's career has been spent in interface and interaction design — a skill set called for when it comes to fixing Liquid Glass.

iOS 26.2 brings other new features beyond the latest Liquid Glass tweak. Users can now create AirDrop codes to share with people not in their contacts, allowing them to become a "known" AirDrop contact for a 30-day period. This feature might make sense in work scenarios or other situations where you need to share files or photos with someone not stored in your Contacts.

The Reminders app now supports alarms, while Apple News gains a Following tab at the bottom nav bar along with other navigation changes. Apple Music adds offline lyrics, and the Podcasts app receives AI-generated chapters for podcast episodes, a Podcast Mention feature for linking to other shows, and other changes.

Apple Watch owners will also receive a Sleep Score based on how well they slept and if they met their sleep goals. Additionally, Apple has released several important security updates across its flagship products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, and Apple Watches, to patch vulnerabilities used in an active hacking campaign.

Overall, the latest update from Apple shows that the company is willing to make changes based on user feedback. With iOS 26.2, users will have more control over their device's design and functionality, which should improve their overall experience with Apple products.