Friends I've asked don't seem to be seeing this. In iOS 26 on my iPhone, if I double-tap in Messages to select a word there's an annoying glow that appears. Is there a way to get rid of it? I created a screen recording to show you what I mean.
iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 26
The annoying glow when editing a text is only visible when the dark setting is in use (i.e. not seen when screen in light mode) I changed my “Settings/Display Brightness / Options / custom schedule so that screen stays light from 5:00A to 11:00P.
Someones gotta say it. Time to move to Android? Apple = Next BlackBerry?
I tried that and unfortunately it’s still happening. This glow also happens in light mode. It is so hard on the eyes.
The annoying glow in the text box is there in both light and dark mode, though it’s harder to notice in light mode.
Just found this hidden solution and I hope it helps you:
Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Prefer Non-Blinking Cursor
It’s all the way at the bottom and says “Prefer the cursor indicator in text does not blink”. Meanwhile, I’m trying to figure out how to get my spacebar to stop flashing so brightly every time I touch it *eye roll* haha
Annoying glow in iOS 26 when I select a word in Messages
