If you're a developer or beta tester with the iOS 26 beta on your device, you will also see an option for Clear in the home screen Customize menu. Tap Clear and all the app icons on your home screen will turn semi-translucent. This will also affect icons across your device, like in Settings and other menus.

Transform your iPhone's appearance with iOS 26's new transparent icon design using simple homescreen customization settings.

As well as a refreshed new look for system components like buttons and tabbars, the Liquid Glass redesign of iOS 26 also extends to app icons. For the first time since iOS 7, Apple has redrawn all of the system apps with new artwork. That means a whole new look is coming to your iPhone home screen this fall.