US EditionLiquid Glass Will Be Sticking Around for iOS 27 — but There's some Good News
Apple will introduce minor tweaks and possibly one new customization layer to Liquid Glass in iOS 27 and macOS 27, focusing on gradual improvements over years.
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports internal iOS 27 and macOS 27 builds do not show major Liquid Glass redesigns, and Apple’s unveiling in a few months suggests limited visible changes.
- Design history shows Liquid Glass took a long time to finalize as engineering teams faced challenges extending it beyond the lock screen clock, while Alan Dye left last year and Steve Lemay succeeded him.
- Since iOS 26, Apple introduced Liquid Glass customization options like the iOS 26.1 'Tinted' feature and iOS 26.4 highlight disable, while Gurman reports a systemwide slider was explored.
- End users should expect continuity rather than a sweeping redesign as iOS 27 focuses on performance and stability, with observers anticipating years of gradual improvements, Gurman reports.
- Speculation persists that Apple may favor optional controls over full redesigns, with Gurman saying it might add one more Liquid Glass customization layer, based on iOS 26.4 history.
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No Major Changes to Liquid Glass Expected Across iOS 27 and macOS 27
Apple's new Liquid Glass interface introduced across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and its other latest software platforms is apparently here to stay. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the latest internal versions of iOS 27 and macOS 27 do not have major Liquid Glass design changes. He also mentioned how Apple's new software design chief, Steve Lemay, was "a driving force" behind Liquid Glass and was "deeply involved in its d…
Apple’s Liquid Glass is Here to Stay: What to Expect for iOS 27 and Beyond
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s Liquid Glass design introduced last year is essentially here to stay and will remain in upcoming iOS 27 and other operating systems. In Gurman’s Sunday PowerOn newsletter, he explains that iOS, macOS, and iPadOS navigation bars, widgets, and icons saw a Liquid Glass overhaul last year, as Apple wanted
Since its launch with iOS 26, the Liquid Glass interface of Apple has deeply divided users. Between its translucent menus considered sometimes illegible and the surprising departure of the software design manager at the end of last year, many speculated about a possible abandonment. It will be nothing. According to recent information, Apple confirms the sustainability of its interface ... Read more The iOS 27 article: Apple maintains Liquid Glas…
Big changes are coming to iOS 27, but Liquid Glass is here to stay
Macworld Last year’s 26-branded operating system updates, including macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 as well as the iPhone’s iOS 26, were dominated by a single but very broad design change. A new look called Liquid Glass was brought in across all of Apple’s devices, introducing glass-like transparency effects and animations. This wasn’t universally popular, but according to a new report, Apple has no plans to get rid of Liquid Glass any ti…
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