The new look of iOS 26 hasn't thrilled many iPhone users, but rather has them frowning. The all-new Liquid Glass design, with its depth-of-field and lighting effects, is now being criticized as a "visual nightmare."
Liquid Glass Design Causes Dizziness
Apple aimed to give its app icons a fresh new look in iOS 26. The "Liquid Glass" design gave the icons a glassy texture, using depth-of-field and parallax effects, along with subtle light reflections in the corners. However, this seemingly elegant upgrade has caused daily inconvenience for some iPhone users—a true example of "glass" design.
This update makes me feel drunk.
Comments on Reddit
On forums and social networks, a growing number of users are reporting that the new icons appear skewed or tilted. This is known as the "tilt effect." A Reddit post on the topic quickly garnered thousands of upvotes criticizing Liquid Glass.
Dark Mode Is a Problem
Some people say they feel like they're drunk when looking at the home screen, while others find the interface visually confusing. This effect is particularly noticeable in Dark Mode, as icons appear against a dark background. However, colorful wallpapers can alleviate this effect by reducing the bright edges.
Based on user feedback, accessibility features in iOS, such as "Reduce Transparency" or "Reduce Motion," haven't provided any noticeable improvements. The only hope is that Apple will provide a specific setting to disable or reduce visual effects.
