However, while Liquid Glass has advocates among early adopters, it has also attracted some harsh critics, who say the new design language creates confusing clashes between layers that affect readability.

Liquid Glass is translucent and intelligently adapts between light and dark environments for a 'lively experience,' Apple says. It's coming to next-gen OSes, which will jump to version 26.

Apple released the iOS 26 beta on Monday, shortly after the main WWDC 2025 keynote. I installed it right away, and I can say it’s

Apple revealed iOS 26 featuring Liquid Glass at WWDC 2025, but the lack of an AI killer feature left analysts questioning its competitive edge.

“Apple’s new glassy UI (user interface) design literally hurts my eyes to look at,” vented a third. “The notifications are a literal eyesore. It’s the definition of form over function. This OS update is going to be the worst thing Apple has done since iOS 7. No joke.”

Apple is reportedly planning a major iPhone redesign for 2027 with an all-glass body and no visible cutouts. To compliment this new design, Apple is likely to introduce a new UI style called Liquid Glass at WWDC 2025.

Liquid Glass, iPad multitasking, and call screening—take a look at Apple’s latest features coming to your iPhone and iPad later this year.