Apple launched its Liquid Glass redesign across all products with major updates to looks and features. The company released iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 with digital glass layers that bend light in different ways. Critics point out that Windows already used similar glass designs before Apple did. Samsung and other companies quickly reminded Apple about their earlier glass interfaces.
Samsung mocked Apple's new design approach on social media platforms. The Korean company highlighted how its One UI 7 redesign already featured similar glass elements. Samsung noted that it released AI translation features for messaging and calls before Apple added them. The company also pointed out that Galaxy Watch models used AI features ahead of the Apple Watch updates.
Windows Vista shared many design traits with the new macOS Tahoe 26 system. Microsoft originally described its Aero Glass feature as providing see-through interface elements. Both systems use transparent materials that reflect light from surrounding areas. Apple describes its Liquid Glass as a translucent material that reacts to the environment around it.
Design copying happens often in the tech industry without clear winners or losers. Apple's version offers fresh looks for the company's users despite similarities to other products. The new glass interface brings updated visual effects to Apple devices. Users will decide whether the changes improve their daily experience with Apple products.
Samsung mocked Apple's new design approach on social media platforms. The Korean company highlighted how its One UI 7 redesign already featured similar glass elements. Samsung noted that it released AI translation features for messaging and calls before Apple added them. The company also pointed out that Galaxy Watch models used AI features ahead of the Apple Watch updates.
Windows Vista shared many design traits with the new macOS Tahoe 26 system. Microsoft originally described its Aero Glass feature as providing see-through interface elements. Both systems use transparent materials that reflect light from surrounding areas. Apple describes its Liquid Glass as a translucent material that reacts to the environment around it.
Design copying happens often in the tech industry without clear winners or losers. Apple's version offers fresh looks for the company's users despite similarities to other products. The new glass interface brings updated visual effects to Apple devices. Users will decide whether the changes improve their daily experience with Apple products.
