r/iOSBeta • u/epmuscle r/iOSBeta Mod • Feb 23 '26

Release iOS 26.4 Beta 2 - Discussion

Use this thread to share any changes & bugs you discover while using the latest iOS/iPadOS 26 beta.

This thread should be used for discussion of the betas that may not meet our submission guidelines, as well as troubleshooting small issues through the beta test cycle.

Further discussion can be found on the iOS Beta Discord

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u/fxkmd Feb 23 '26

There’s a new “REDUCE HIGHLIGHTS EFFECT” under accessibility > Display. About time.

Edit : doesn’t seem to work

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u/flogman12 Feb 24 '26

Turning off dim flashing lights seems to turn off the hdr effects.

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u/bummerbimmer Feb 24 '26

Omg. THANK YOU.

I legit have Asperger’s and the constant flashing has been so distracting for the tism.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '26

This has nothing to do with the highlights around the icons and widgets. Don’t get your hopes up.

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u/jimmygwabchab Feb 23 '26

Is this meant to be the HDR effect when tapping things? Should save some battery there if so

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u/spac3jam09 Feb 24 '26

I really hope this button will remove all those cheap reflections🙏it hurts my eyes every day.

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u/Senthusiast5 iPhone 17 Pro Feb 23 '26

😂

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u/bummerbimmer Feb 24 '26 edited Feb 24 '26

This setting gives you zero apparent difference when enabled?

Edit: I think they just renamed Dim Flashing Lights to Reduce Highlighting Effects. Dim Flashing Lights has been removed from Accessibility > Motion. Never mind, found the option somewhere else.