Some users and designers are already dubbing liquid glass to the new user interface of Apple, even if it is a little early. It is due to thinking that it can improve – but also valid criticism.
While the operating system design overhala looks incomplete in many parts – there are information Very difficult readingAnd then there is Uglyness In the Control Center overlay – The first developer is beta, not the final release. Even then there is time to refine and fix the current problems of many design systems when Apple has launched iOS 26 and its other OS updates for the public later for this decline.
This year’s Worldwide Developers Conference announced the dramatic refresh for the look and feel of the iPhone and its “comprehensive design update” was described by Apple. Liquid glass, the company explained, will spread over Apple’s platforms, unite the experience of using Apple devices.
Inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset, liquid glass is named because it takes advantage of the optical quality of glass in its elements – it refrats light and facilitates transparent materials. This update makes the interface of the operating system modern in such a way that it seems clearly ready to expand to other devices such as AR glasses.
However, there are parts of the interface where different elements are very difficult to read-and not only for low-vision users (or middle age). Even Apple’s press release The Apple Music user contains a picture of the interface, where it is difficult to make an artist name in his light gray font on a transitual bar. It is related to this because it is a photo apple approved, which seems that this part of the OS update, at least, is finished.
Other users are sharing the same concerns about the ease of reading through their information on the lock screen of the iPhone, where, based on the colors of your background wallpaper, it becomes either easy or difficult to read the text as you scroll.
The issue can also be seen in the footage of Apple’s WWDC Keenote Address, where a little squinting is required to purses glass notifications.
As developers and other inquisitive technical enthusiasts began testing the initial beta, they realized that the problem was worse with reading information when the iPhone wallpaper was brighter with light color. Here, the white text goes away in the background in almost parts. Maybe Apple is helping us overcome our screen time addictions?
The iOS 26 Control Center is also almost unusable in the first developer beta, as the center has very little background spots to hide the home screen icons and widgets behind various controls, buttons and sliders. Certainly apple designers do not think this is the last product? Why did he not increase the minimum background stain before shipping?
This is an incomplete task that requires more than a minor adjustment.
There is also a place to criticize other options, such as, Home screen animation Remember this mark – but they are probably incomplete. Either we will expect.
Despite its initial flaws, there are indications that the update design system will be given more attention in detail over time, even if it is not clear due to its more spectacular issues in this first release.
For the beginning, Apple’s icons look Beautiful In his new glassy style (not) Designed by a marketing committee At this time), and some effects are included Morning button Are impressive. The liquid glass over the home screen spreads the icon in the overlay and the background such as a real piece of glass was being drawn to the top.
Other subtle touchs are that make the design elements feel like glass, The way the “customize” shows the button The colors of different wallpapers above it such as you scroll through them when you personalize your home screen. This feature may still need to be refined, but it is an example that the liquid is displayed that there was no crowd on the part of the Apple.
Even Apple’s contestants have taken notice.
“Liquid glass … I love it?” Nothing posted CEO Carl Pei on XWhich recently Principle given The future of the smartphone will include interacting with AI through the operating system, not necessarily through running apps.
Liquid glass is located in a better position for a world where the interfaces of the apps become focus because their icons go away in the background – even, alternately, Clear glass is becoming,
Of course, there are concerns that Apple will not be able to balance the use of the battery of the iPhone that its new-eye candy demands-especially on the old equipment-but we will not know if the company does not ship the final version of the iOS until it is true.
However, Apple tried to please users on this front by explaining during its WWDC Keenote address that the advances made in its hardware, silicone and graphics technologies have paved the way for this type of user interface.
In addition, Apple already provides a way to tolerate something you already. To save on battery life, more power-hungry effects and movements, And this will probably be right for liquid glass.
It is also worth remembering that Apple’s own mobile operating system, the last major overhaul of iOS 7, was similar. Unpublished on its first releaseInitial beta painted Unclear UI element and Thin lines And fonts who led Some criticism Regarding the form on purpose and function. Over time, that design was improved, and now it has been thought that what the software of the iPhone looks like – if it is thought of at all.
The same will probably be correct for liquid glass … eventually.
