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Apple just showed off something really cool, and no, it’s not a new iPhone or Mac. This time, it’s all about how your Apple devices look and feel. Whether you use an iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, or Apple TV, everything is getting a fresh new design. And trust me, it looks amazing.
Say Hello to “Liquid Glass”
Apple is calling this new look Liquid Glass. Sounds fancy. It’s a shiny, smooth design that changes depending on what’s around it. It’s not actual glass, but it acts like it. light bounces off it, colors blend in, and it feels like your screen is alive.
When you move or scroll, the buttons and screens adjust with you. It feels smoother, cleaner, and more modern but still simple and easy to use.
One Look Across All Apple Devices
For the first time, Apple is bringing the same design style to all of its platforms:
| Device | New OS Version |
|---|---|
| iPhone | iOS 26 |
| iPad | iPadOS 26 |
| Mac | macOS Tahoe 26 |
| Apple Watch | watchOS 26 |
| Apple TV | tvOS 26 |
The buttons, menus, and controls now look more rounded, shiny, and clear. When you scroll down in apps, the tabs shrink to give more space to your content. When you scroll up, they pop back smoothly.
Apps Got a Makeover Too
Apple didn’t stop at the design — it updated its most-used apps too. Apps like Camera, Safari, Apple Music, FaceTime, News, and Photos now look much cleaner. Controls feel like they float on top of your content. Everything is easier to find and looks less cluttered.
“In Apple Music, everything shines and moves as you scroll through songs. It feels more fun to use.”
Mac Users, You’ll Love This
If you use a Mac, this update is a big one. The new macOS Tahoe 26 comes with a cleaner desktop, new styles for app icons, and a totally transparent menu bar. This makes your screen feel bigger and more open.
You can also personalize your Dock and widgets with different tints — light, dark, or even clear. So now, your Mac feels more like your Mac.
Good News for App Developers
If you’re an app developer, Apple’s giving you new tools to make your apps match this new style. Whether you use SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit, there are updated APIs that let you bring in Liquid Glass effects and modern controls.
“This update lays the foundation for new experiences in the future,” says Alan Dye, Apple’s Head of Design.
When Is It Coming?
The updates will roll out later this year with the following versions:
- iOS 26
- iPadOS 26
- macOS Tahoe 26
- watchOS 26
- tvOS 26
The public beta is expected this summer, and the official release will likely come in September 2025 along with the new iPhones.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, Apple nailed it this time. This isn’t just a small update it feels like a whole new vibe. Everything looks smoother, brighter, and more fun to use. But it’s still simple, just the way Apple users like it.
I’ll be testing the beta soon, and I’ll share all the little details as I find them. Stay tuned, and let me know what you think when you try it out!
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