The new iOS 26 is finally here after its grand showcase at WWDC 2025. The first Developer Beta version of the OS has gone live and can be downloaded on eligible iPhones. The big highlight of the iOS 26 is its ‘Liquid Glass’ design language, which is seamlessly integrated into different elements like app icons, app controls, widgets, lock screen, and more. This design language lets users choose a clear look for the home screen. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at how you can get the clear Liquid Glass look on your iPhone.
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What is the Liquid Glass design language?
Apple’s Liquid Glass design language is consistent across its new software releases. It is the central design component of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 ‘Tahoe’, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. The nomenclature of the new updates has been changed to establish uniformity across version numbers.
Apple says that iOS 26 has received the biggest design update since iOS 7. The Liquid Glass design uses a translucent texture, giving vitality to the UI. The new design gives more space on the screen to the content. For example, in the Safari app, the address bar is translucent and seems to blend with the web page. When you scroll up, this bar shrinks in size. The back button and menu icon on either side of the address bar mimic its look and behaviour. These properties have also been applied to the tab bar in Apple’s native apps.
The lock screen has a translucent clock that can automatically adjust its size according to the negative space on your wallpaper. The digits in the Passcode screen have translucent backgrounds as well. However, the brightest example of the Liquid Glass design language is the clear home screen look.
Get the clear Liquid Glass look on your iPhone’s home screen
Step 1: Make sure your iPhone is updated to iOS 26. Check out this article to learn how you can go about it.
Step 2: Unlock your iPhone and long-press an empty spot on the home screen.
Step 3: Hit the Edit button in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 4: Tap on Customise.
Step 5: Select Clear.
Step 6: Choose a light or dark theme. You can also select ‘Auto’, which adheres to your custom dark mode schedule.
Step 7: Tap anywhere on the screen to confirm the changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I get iOS 26 on my iPhone?
iOS 26 is currently available in a Developer Beta version. To install it on your phone, open https://developer.apple.com/ in Safari, go to Menu>Account, and agree to the T&C. Once that’s done, go to Settings>General>Software Update>Beta Updates>iOS 26 Developer Beta. Go to the previous page and hit ‘Update Now’.
What’s new on iOS 26?
Apple has revamped the look of iOS 26 with the ‘Liquid Glass’ design. The Apple Intelligence package has been refreshed with Live Translation. Features like Call Screening and Hold Assisted have also been added to the OS.
How do I get the clear Liquid Glass look on my iPhone?
Once your iPhone is updated to iOS 26, tap an empty spot on the home screen, hit the ‘Edit’ button in the top right corner of the screen, and select ‘Customise’. Choose ‘Clear’ from the list of options and select a display theme.
Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 26?
All iPhone models from iPhone 11 are compatible with iOS 26.
When will Apple release iOS 26?
The Developer Beta version of iOS 26 was released soon after the WWDC25 event. Its first Public Beta version will go live in July. This will be followed by the official release of the stable version in September.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can get the clear Liquid Glass look on your iPhone. While you’re here, check out everything that’s new on iOS 26. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
