Apple's Liquid Glass update adds a bunch of transparency effects to the iPhone. Here's how to get rid of them, plus put Safari back to the way it was before.

You can fix this though! All you need to do it press your lock screen, then tap customise. You should then see a little hexagonal icon appear. Tap it to disable the effect. The same hexagonal icon will appear under images in your photos – tap it wherever you see it to disable the function.

iOS 26 has arrived. The biggest iPhone software redesign since iOS 7 in 2013 is now available as a free update for compatible devices. In addition to a new look, iOS 26 upgrades core apps and pushes Apple Intelligence further in new ways. Here are the highlights.

To turn your app icons clear in iOS 26, simply long press on your home screen’s background until your apps start jiggling. Then, tap Edit in the top-left corner, followed by Customize. Then, choose Clear. You can also choose between Clear Light or Clear Dark, with the dark mode opting for a more subdued tint.