Overview

• Liquid Glass enters developer beta after its WWDC unveiling, with public beta set for July ahead of a full release this fall.
• The design layers translucent, refractive elements inspired by visionOS that animate and adapt to both user input and background content.
• Core UI updates include redesigned app icons with multiple glass-like layers, a new clear mode, and refreshed lock screen, notifications and Control Center.
• Apple’s leadership touts the minimalist approach as a way to harmonize its ecosystem and keep user content in clear focus.
• Some designers argue that excessive translucency and dynamic effects may complicate navigation and reduce on-screen legibility.