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Bloomberg reports iOS 27 will introduce a highly customizable Camera app with widget-based controls, a new Siri camera mode, and per-mode widget sets; plus a Weather Conditions panel, an updated Safari start page, and a shift back to a unified Liquid Glass design across apps, along with redo/undo options for Home Screen edits, ahead of a WWDC preview in June 2026.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing a subtle macOS 27 redesign to fix Liquid Glass issues—shadows and transparency—from macOS 26 Tahoe, framing it as a refinement to align with the design team’s original intent; the update aims to improve usability and continues Apple’s broader software polish push this year.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple will introduce a subtle redesign of the Liquid Glass UI in macOS 27 to fix readability and visual inconsistencies on LCD Macs, address OLED-led shadows and transparency quirks, and improve performance on future OLED touchscreen devices; Apple previously added an option to frost Liquid Glass with iOS 26.1–macOS 26.1, and upcoming tweaks will be part of broader fixes, with bug fixes, battery life, and performance upgrades expected to be unveiled at WWDC on June 8.
Google says Android won’t adopt a Liquid Glass–style design; Sameer Samat dismissed the idea, and Google will reveal the platform’s actual next steps at The Android Show: I/O Edition on May 12.
Google’s Android chief says Pixel phones won’t adopt Apple’s Liquid Glass look, despite memes and an Android Show teaser; Google will continue with Material Design, even as rumors of translucency surface for Android 17.
Google publicly denies rumors that its next Android redesign will mimic Apple’s Liquid Glass, with Android chief Sameer Samat posting “Not happening” in response to speculation sparked by a 15-second teaser for the Android Show. While leaks hint at a possible glassy aesthetic or a Pixel Glow notification feature, Google hasn’t confirmed any Liquid Glass adoption and suggests the redesign may follow a different direction.
A Chinese leaker claims Apple's 20th‑anniversary iPhone will use an extremely subtle curved display that wraps around all four edges, built with Samsung’s COE OLED tech dubbed the 'Liquid Glass Display' to nearly erase bezels. The plan envisions an uninterrupted screen by 2027, but concealing Face ID and the selfie camera under the panel may be challenging; if under-display Face ID isn’t ready, Apple could use an under-display solution with a small punch‑hole camera as a fallback.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 could expand Apple’s Liquid Glass opacity slider from just the Lock Screen clock to the entire OS, after earlier engineering challenges; beta testing is expected to begin in June ahead of a September launch.
iOS 26.4 introduces granular controls for the Liquid Glass UI—adjustable opacity and notification tint on the lock screen—and adds a new Reduce Bright Effect accessibility option, signaling a shift toward functional, user-customizable interfaces rather than purely aesthetic design.
Apple’s rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro will be touch-friendly rather than touch-first, leveraging macOS 27 and the Liquid Glass redesign to blend touch and pointer inputs. Touch will be a supplementary option with context-aware controls and iPad-like gestures, not a replacement for traditional input; a foldable iPad is expected in 2029, while the updated MBP is anticipated later this year with an M6 chip and OLED display.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 line, paired with One UI 8.5, is set to include a native Privacy Display that obscures the screen from side angles, with official materials and leaks pointing to a Liquid Glass-inspired UI aesthetic ahead of the launch.
iOS 26 adoption appears slower than iOS 18, but the story isn’t a mass boycott over Liquid Glass. Analytics miscount iOS 26 devices because Apple’s Safari user-agent now reports as iOS 18, skewing Statcounter data. Condé Nast traffic shows about 45% of iPhone pageviews on iOS 26 in Dec 2025, versus 76% for iOS 18 in Dec 2024, indicating slower uptake but not a collapse. Apple is providing better OS-version identification in traffic and added Liquid Glass controls (tinted mode, opacity) to ease the transition. Security updates remain for devices that can’t upgrade, and upgrading to iOS 26 is advisable when possible for ongoing security and fixes.
In 2025, Apple saw significant successes with the iPhone 17, innovative features in iOS, and the M3 Ultra Mac Studio, while facing disappointment with the aging Mac Pro. The year also highlighted notable updates in iPadOS, the Apple Watch SE 3, and the popularity of Apple TV's 'Pluribus' and Apple News+.
iOS 26.1 introduces a new setting allowing users to customize Liquid Glass elements on their iPhone, improving readability and aesthetic preferences by adjusting transparency and contrast without affecting overall display modes. The update offers options for Clear and Tinted Liquid Glass, enabling more personalized control over specific UI elements like Notification Center and search bars.
Apple has released a new Liquid Glass redesign for the Shazam app on iOS, featuring a sleek interface, easier access to recent songs, and updated animations, enhancing the user experience with a modern look and feel.