Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedProduct·April 2, 2026
iOS 26.4 Adds Liquid Glass Customization Options Including Reduce Bright Effects
iOS 26.4 introduces a new 'Reduce Bright Effects' accessibility setting and updates 'Reduce Motion' to more reliably reduce Liquid Glass animations for sensitive users.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 23, 2026
Last updated
April 2, 2026
Sources
2 sources
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iOS 26.4 offers two Liquid Glass customization updates9To5Mac·Mar 23
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 23, 2026
Last updated
April 2, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
CNET: iPhone 17E Comparison Shows Meaningful Tradeoffs vs. iPhone 17 LineupiOS 26.5 Public Beta Released with End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Enabled by DefaultApple's iOS 26.4 Delivers Video Podcasts, AI Playlists, Eight New Emoji as Users Embrace Key FeaturesiPhones Used by Artemis II Astronauts for Lunar Photography During NASA MissioniPhone 18 Standard Model Expected to Have Minimal Design Changes