Apple to Refine Liquid Glass in macOS 27

Apple plans to refine its Liquid Glass user interface in the next major version of macOS, known as macOS 27, addressing complaints about readability and visual effects on Mac computers, according to reports from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

The changes, described as a slight redesign, will tweak transparency and shadow effects across the system to improve contrast and polish the interface. Gurman reported that these adjustments aim to deliver the look originally envisioned by Apple's design team, which was not fully realized in the initial implementation with macOS 26 Tahoe last year. Specific issues include difficulty reading text in areas like the Control Center, Finder and app sidebars, particularly on larger Mac displays.

Liquid Glass, which gives onscreen elements a fluid, translucent glasslike appearance, debuted in macOS 26 alongside updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. The design has drawn mixed responses, with stronger criticism on Macs compared to iPhones and iPads. Users have noted that effects like translucency and layered shadows perform less smoothly on Mac hardware, which primarily uses LCD panels rather than the OLED displays found in newer mobile devices. Apple...