Apple Unveils Liquid Glass Interface at WWDC 2025
Credit: Apple - iOS 26 with Liquid Glass Design
Apple’s boldest aesthetic update in years has just landed, and it’s called Liquid Glass. First revealed at WWDC 2025, this new visual design spans across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and beyond. And yes, Apple’s signature minimalist approach just got shinier, sleeker, and a little more surreal.
From the moment you interact with it, Liquid Glass feels like an evolution rather than a revolution. The entire interface adopts a soft, translucent finish that reacts to ambient light and content in real-time. Think frosted panels that breathe with your background wallpaper, icons floating gently as though encased in crystal. It’s not just a design change, it’s a vibe shift.
Apple calls it a “spatial interface,” but here’s my take: it’s like using an iPhone dipped in modern art. Windows and menus retain function, but now feel more fluid and dynamic. Elements gently reflect hues from behind, creating a layered depth that almost mimics Vision Pro’s UI.
Credit: Apple - VisionOS 26 with Liquid Glass
But does all this aesthetic goodness come at the cost of usability?
Honestly, at first, yes. Text contrast can sometimes feel reduced, especially in bright environments or under dark themes. Some of the lighter fonts layered on glassy surfaces can strain the eyes. I suspect Apple will iterate fast on contrast options, perhaps giving users more toggles to adjust transparency intensity.
Still, the pros outweigh the cons. Notifications, widgets, and Control Center all feel more organic now. You swipe, and it glides. Open apps, and they bloom like living glass. Transitions have this calm, weightless quality that’s soothing but not sluggish. The synergy across platforms is hard to ignore your MacBook and iPad now feel more in tune with your iPhone than ever before.
Credit: Apple - All OS 26 with Liquid Glass
One of the best parts? This isn’t just a visual gimmick. Apple’s also integrated smarter AI throughout. For instance, the Phone and Messages apps now offer more intuitive filtering for spam, plus proactive suggestions during calls based on context. Combine that with the redesigned UI, and it’s clear Apple is doubling down on merging intelligence with elegance.
Liquid Glass is also power-efficient. Apple claims the new visuals are GPU-optimized for M-series chips and even older A-series devices (A15 and up), so there’s no noticeable performance drop in beta tests just buttery visuals.
Credit: Apple - AI filtering for spam
From a UX design perspective, Liquid Glass might be Apple’s attempt to future-proof its ecosystem. As we move toward spatial computing and more immersive displays, this design feels like a bridge, a visual handshake between traditional 2D screens and future AR environments.
Will everyone love it?
Probably not at first. But give it a few weeks and a few contrast tweaks, and I bet most users will find it hard to go back to the flat, shadowless UI of iOS 15–17. Apple’s Liquid Glass UI is a sleek, futuristic redesign that’s visually stunning but may require adjustments for optimal readability.
I would love to hear your thoughts: evolutionary step or distracting bling?
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