Apple Reveals New Liquid Glass Design for All Devices

Cupertino, CA Apple has shared a major software update with a fresh new look called Liquid Glass. This new design will be seen across iPhone (iOS 26), iPad (iPadOS 26), Mac (macOS Tahoe 26), Apple Watch (watchOS 26), and Apple TV (tvOS 261).

What Is Liquid Glass?

Liquid Glass is a special new design material. It’s:

• Translucent, like real glass
• Reflective, changing with its surroundings
• Dynamic, moving and adapting as users scroll or use apps

This design adds life to icons, buttons, sliders, and menus. It makes Apple’s software feel more fun, modern, and magical — while still easy to use.

“This is our biggest design update ever,” said Alan Dye, Apple’s VP of Human Interface Design. “Liquid Glass makes every part of the system feel alive and joyful.”

New Look for Apps

Apple redesigned many of its built-in apps like:

• Camera
• Photos
• Safari
• FaceTime
• Apple Music
• Apple News
• Apple Podcasts

Updates include:

• Rounded toolbars and controls that match device shapes
• Smart tab bars that shrink or grow as you scroll
• Sidebars on Mac and iPad that reflect wallpapers and nearby content

These changes help keep focus on your content, while still giving you easy access to controls.

Works Across All Apple Devices

The new design also updates:

• Lock Screen time display
• Home Screen and Dock
• Widgets and App Icons

In macOS Tahoe 26, for example:

• You can personalize the desktop and Dock
• Widgets and icons now glow with light or dark tints
• The menu bar is now see-through, making your screen feel bigger

For Developers: Easier App Design with Liquid Glass

Developers can now use updated SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit tools to create beautiful apps using Liquid Glass. This makes apps:

• More dynamic
• Easier to use
• Better matched with the new system design

Summary: What’s New in Apple’s Liquid Glass Design?

• A new material that’s reflective, fluid, and responsive
• A unified design across all Apple platforms
• Fresh updates to apps, menus, icons, and more
• Personalization tools for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more
• Developer support for creating modern, lively apps

Source: Apple.com