Customize Your iOS Lock Screen with the New Liquid Glass Slider
▼ Summary
– iOS 26.2 beta 1 introduces an updated Liquid Glass slider for customizing the transparency of the Lock Screen clock.
– The slider allows users to choose from more extreme transparency options, from very transparent to very opaque.
– This customization is accessible in the Wallpaper editing screen by tapping on the clock and is available for all font options.
– Unlike the two-option toggle in iOS 26.1, the new slider provides a continuous range of transparency settings.
– Clock resizing remains limited to the default font, with no changes to other font options in this update.
The latest iOS 26.2 beta 1 release introduces a significantly enhanced Liquid Glass slider for developers, allowing deeper personalization of the Lock Screen clock appearance. This update builds on recent changes, giving users unprecedented control over how their iPhone displays the time.
With iOS 26.2, you can now adjust the transparency of your Lock Screen clock to a much greater degree than was possible in earlier versions. This means you can make the time display almost completely see-through, fully opaque, or select any level in between. The slider works with every available font option, offering flexibility whether you prefer a subtle, integrated look or a bold, standout clock.
You’ll find this updated feature within the Wallpaper editing screen, just tap on the clock to access the slider. While earlier iOS 26 versions included a similar control, the new implementation in 26.2 provides a much more noticeable and customizable effect. A side-by-side comparison clearly shows the dramatic difference between the most extreme transparency and opacity settings.
Unlike the systemwide Liquid Glass toggle introduced in iOS 26.1, which only offered Clear and Tinted modes, the Lock Screen slider is a continuous adjustment tool. This allows for fine-tuned customization, so you can achieve exactly the look you want. Whether you prefer a barely-there clock that blends into your wallpaper or a solid, high-contrast time display, the slider makes it possible.
One limitation remains: resizing the clock is still restricted to the default font option. Users hoping to adjust the size of alternate fonts will need to wait, though future beta updates may expand this functionality. For now, the enhanced transparency slider offers a meaningful step forward in Lock Screen personalization.
How do you plan to tweak your Lock Screen with these new options? Share your ideas below.
(Source: 9to5 Mac)
