Honor teases MagicOS 11 with Apple-like Liquid Glass UI

Chinese smartphone maker Honor has teased a major visual redesign for its upcoming MagicOS 11 software, showcasing an interface that bears a striking resemblance to Apple's Liquid Glass design language featured in iOS. The company released a series of promotional videos on its Weibo social media account this week, offering a first look at the Android 17-based user interface.

The videos highlight several key visual elements, including icons and buttons with a transparent, refractive quality meant to mimic glass. One animation demonstrates an incoming call interface where a UI element transitions between "accept" and "reject" buttons with a liquid-like, flowing motion. Another feature, called Magic Capsule, appears heavily inspired by Apple's Dynamic Island notification system. The overall aesthetic, described by Honor as incorporating "flowing light and transparent design," represents a significant departure from the company's previous software visuals.

MagicOS 11 is currently in a testing phase, with an early access program reportedly available for select Honor Magic 8 series devices, including the Magic 8, Magic 8 Pro, Magic 8 Pro Air, and Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design. The...