Apple introduces a universal design across platforms
a year ago
- #Liquid Glass
- #Apple
- #Software Design
- Apple introduces a new software design featuring Liquid Glass, a translucent material that dynamically adapts to content and surroundings.
- The design spans across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, ensuring harmony while maintaining platform uniqueness.
- Liquid Glass reflects and refracts surroundings, enhancing controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and system experiences like Lock Screen and Home Screen.
- Updated app designs focus on content, with redesigned controls, toolbars, and navigation that fit modern hardware's rounded corners.
- Tab bars and sidebars in iOS 26 and iPadOS/macOS dynamically adjust to user interactions, improving immersion and usability.
- The new design enhances system experiences, including customizable Dock, app icons, and widgets with personalization options.
- Developers can adopt the new design using updated SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit APIs for more intuitive and delightful app interactions.