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Apple scales back the glassiness of its ‘Liquid Glass’ design in latest test version of the iPhone software
Apple’s “Liquid Glass” design language, featured in the upcoming version of iOS, was first shown off at WWDC 2025. picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images One month after its big WWDC event, Apple appears to be waffling about how glass-like its new “Liquid Glass” software aesthetic should be. Apple’s newest beta of its iOS 26 iPhone software frosts over much of the transparent design. In the test version of its forthcoming softwar…
Apple scales back the glassiness of its 'Liquid Glass' design in latest test version of the iPhone software
Apple's "Liquid Glass" design language, featured in the upcoming version of iOS, was first shown off at WWDC 2025.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesIn the latest iOS 26 beta, Apple frosted over the "Liquid Glass" aesthetic in navigation bars and notifications.The change comes after some critics said that the software's transparent theme muddled the readability of iPhone displays.If made permanent, some designers BI spoke to w…
Apple Frosts ‘Liquid Glass’ in iOS 26 Beta 3 Over Readability Woes
Apple’s biggest design gamble is getting a reality check. With the rollout of iOS 26 Beta 3, Apple has started dialing back its Liquid Glass interface after testers raised concerns about readability and day-to-day usability. The once-hyped ultra-transparent look, introduced at WWDC 2025, is now being reshaped for better clarity, stronger contrast, and less visual […] The post Apple Frosts ‘Liquid Glass’ in iOS 26 Beta 3 Over Readability Woes app…
Apple is re-calibrating its visual language Liquid Glass with the third beta version of d的iOS 26, deployed on Monday. The Californian company is responding to critical feedback regarding the readability of certain interface elements. After introducing this revolutionary aesthetic at the WWDC 2025, the company of Cupertino is gradually refining its approach to ... Read more The article iOS 26 beta 3 esthetic temperer Liquid Glass in the face of u…
Apple TV’s TvOS 26 Beta 3 Signals Big Upgrades For Entertainment - AppleMagazine
A standout of tvOS 26 is the Liquid Glass design, a visually striking interface overhaul that introduces translucent, shimmery elements inspired by visionOS. This aesthetic, applied to app icons, menus, and playback controls, creates an immersive experience that reflects ambient surroundings through real-time rendering. However, this feature is exclusive to newer Apple TV 4K models (2nd and 3rd generations, from 2021 and 2022), leaving older App…
Apple reacts to the criticism of its new design language "Liquid Glass" for iOS, iPadOS & Co. and significantly reduces the striking transparency effect in the Beta 3 of iOS 26. The testers had previously criticized readability problems.
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