Apple to Keep Liquid Glass Design for iOS 27

Apple has no plans to abandon its Liquid Glass design language, introduced with iOS 26 last year, according to a report from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. The interface, featuring translucent glass-like effects on app icons, menus, widgets and navigation elements, will carry over into iOS 27 without major overhauls, signaling a commitment to the aesthetic across the company's operating systems.

Launched in September 2025 alongside iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and other updates, Liquid Glass marked Apple's most significant visual redesign in over a decade. The update aimed to create a unified, dynamic look that emphasizes content through layered transparencies and animations, drawing from elements first developed in visionOS years earlier. While Apple described it as an enhancement to clarity and usability, the change drew mixed reactions. Some users praised its fluid, modern feel, but others reported challenges with readability, particularly when translucent elements blended with wallpapers or in bright lighting, making icons and notifications harder to distinguish.

Adoption of iOS 26 has risen steadily since its debut, with Gurman noting that the vast majority of users...