Apple chose Liquid Glass design because it feels more expressive and responsive. Alan Dye leads human interface design at the tech company. He explains that glass properties inspired the new software look. The team wanted users to feel like they push through screens. VisionOS headset work helped create the visual effects.
Samsung criticized Apple for copying earlier designs from One UI 7. Critics compare macOS 26 appearance to Windows Vista from years past. Dye says his team treats glass differently than other materials. The design took a long time because most work stays hidden. Companies reject 99 percent of interface ideas before public release.
iOS 26 beta 1 lets iPhone users test the changes early. Liquid Glass will appear across all Apple operating systems later. The design evolved from translucent properties that catch human eyes. Dye mentions that creating simple interfaces requires difficult work. Apple plans more Liquid Glass improvements for future updates.
Samsung criticized Apple for copying earlier designs from One UI 7. Critics compare macOS 26 appearance to Windows Vista from years past. Dye says his team treats glass differently than other materials. The design took a long time because most work stays hidden. Companies reject 99 percent of interface ideas before public release.
iOS 26 beta 1 lets iPhone users test the changes early. Liquid Glass will appear across all Apple operating systems later. The design evolved from translucent properties that catch human eyes. Dye mentions that creating simple interfaces requires difficult work. Apple plans more Liquid Glass improvements for future updates.
