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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.
Apple has released iOS 26.1, bringing new features like Liquid Glass controls, enhanced language support, improved gesture controls, and security updates, along with updates to other Apple OSes, aimed at improving user experience and device security.
The first developer beta of iOS 26.2 introduces enhanced customization options for Liquid Glass, updates to Apple News and Podcasts apps, integration of alarms with Reminders, and adjustments to Sleep Score ranges, along with other improvements and features.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 introduces an enhanced Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen clock customization, allowing users to adjust transparency more precisely, although resizing remains limited to the default font. The update offers greater personalization options for iPhone users.
Apple released iOS 26.1, adding features like a Liquid Glass opacity toggle, a slide-to-stop alarm, expanded language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods, and various improvements across apps, enhancing user experience and privacy. The update also introduces small UI changes and security enhancements, with availability for compatible iPhones including the iPhone 11 and later.
iOS 26.1, launching soon, introduces several new features including swipe gestures for Apple Music, expanded language support for AirPods Live Translation, a new Liquid Glass display toggle, and the return of Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1, enhancing user experience and customization.
iOS 26.1 introduces four new customization features for iPhone users, including a toggle for Liquid Glass design options, an option to disable the Lock Screen Camera swipe, a toggle for alarm and timer slide gestures, and new settings for Local Capture video and audio recordings.
Telegram for Android's beta version 12.2.0 introduces a new 'Liquid Glass' UI feature in the text input and panel areas, which has received negative feedback from users. The change is optional and not yet in the stable release, with uncertain future adoption. Similar designs have been added to iOS earlier this month.