Apple's Reminders app gets a fresh look and faster task creation in iOS 26

Apple's Reminders app is getting a Liquid Glass look in iOS 26, along with a new feature that enables faster task creation. The "New Reminder" control can be added to the Action button, Lock Screen, and Control Center, allowing users to quickly input new tasks, including due dates and flags. This feature is particularly useful for the iPhone's Action button, providing a quick and easy way to create reminders without opening the full Reminders app.

In the latest iOS 26 developer beta 3, Apple has introduced several updates to its Reminders app, including a new Liquid Glass design and a faster way to add tasks. The Liquid Glass aesthetic, which has been a point of contention in previous iOS updates, has been refined to make it less translucent and more opaque. This change aims to improve readability and usability, especially when text or images are visible beneath interface elements [1].

One of the standout features in iOS 26 is the new 'New Reminder' control, which allows users to quickly create tasks without opening the full Reminders app. This control can be added to the Action button, Lock Screen, and Control Center, providing convenient access to task creation [3]. The control offers a popup panel where users can type out a new task, including adding due dates and flags. This feature is particularly useful for the iPhone's Action button, making it a quick and easy way to create reminders on the go.

The Liquid Glass redesign and the 'New Reminder' control are part of a broader trend in iOS 26 to improve the usability and readability of the operating system. Apple has been refining the Liquid Glass design since iOS 26 beta 2, making it less transparent and more opaque to address criticisms of its previous iterations [1, 2]. While not all users are satisfied with the changes, the goal is to create a more functional and user-friendly interface.

As iOS 26 continues to evolve, Apple will likely make further adjustments to the Liquid Glass design and other features. The upcoming full release of iOS 26 in the fall will likely include more refinements based on user feedback and testing. The changes in iOS 26 beta 3 suggest a commitment to improving the usability and aesthetics of the operating system.

References:
[1] https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-26-beta-3-liquid-glass-changes/
[2] https://www.techradar.com/phones/apples-liquid-glass-redesign-in-ios-26-is-cracking-heres-why-thats-a-good-thing
[3] https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/15/ios-26-gives-apples-reminders-app-a-new-faster-way-to-add-tasks/