apple iOS⁤ 26 Update to Feature Liquid Glass Design

⁢ Updated june 9,⁤ 2025

Apple is set to unveil iOS 26, a significant update⁣ to⁢ its mobile operating system,⁢ at ‍WWDC 2025. The‍ update will introduce a new ⁤design language called Liquid‌ Glass, or Solarium ⁤UI, featuring modernized transparency effects.

the move appears to be a​ response, ⁢at least in ‍part, to Samsung’s One UI 7. Samsung previewed One UI 7 at its developer conference last year, emphasizing “Simple,” “Impactful,” and ‍”Emotive” design ⁣principles, including​ a⁢ new blur engine.

iOS 26 will incorporate redesigned glassy​ surfaces and transparency effects​ inspired ⁤by VisionOS, Apple’s software for the Vision pro headset. This will give the ⁤new iOS⁣ a distinct ​look and ‍feel.

Instead⁤ of being named iOS 19, the new update will be called iOS ​26, ​marking a ‌shift in Apple’s naming convention. Samsung has previously made similar jumps in numbering for its Galaxy S and Note lineups.

Like One UI 7, iOS⁢ 26 is considered the first step in a new chapter‍ for Apple’s software design. the Liquid Glass design is expected to influence future Apple products, including the rumored 20th Anniversary iPhone, codenamed ⁣Glasswing, anticipated in 2027.

What’s next

The unveiling⁢ of‌ iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 is expected to provide further details on the​ Liquid Glass design and its impact on the ‍user experience. the ‍update is anticipated to set the stage for Apple’s​ future design⁤ direction.