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Forbes
10 minutes ago
- Forbes
iOS 26 Update: Will Your iPhone Get The New Liquid Glass Design?
iOS 26 Apple's latest iOS 26 update includes a bold new Liquid Glass design, upgraded Apple Intelligence capabilities, a new look for Photos, Music and more. It also brings updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Music and other system apps. This is the biggest iPhone update in years. But not every iPhone model will be compatible with the new iOS 26 update. Here are the iPhone models that will be supported by iOS 26 when it launches alongwith the iPhone 17 later this year. Not all iPhones will get every new feature. For instance, Apple Intelligence is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and later. However, the new look, system app updates, and more should be available to all the iPhones mentioned below: The new iOS 26 update will roll out to iPhone 11 and later. This means the following iPhones won't receive the latest Liquid Glass look or other iOS 26 enhancements. It will not be supported by: As mentioned above, not all iPhones will get the new Apple Intelligence features. These will be limited to the iPhones listed below: Apple announced the latest iOS update today at WWDC 2025, but it won't roll out to the public until the iPhone 17 launches later this year. The iOS 26 Developer Beta will be released today, while the Public Beta will go live next month. That said, I wouldn't recommend installing beta software on your primary iPhone, as it can lead to issues with battery life, stability, and more.
TechCrunch
10 minutes ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Apple redesigns its operating systems with ‘Liquid Glass' at WWDC 25
Apple's iPhone may not be getting a significant AI upgrade, but it is getting a fresh coat of paint. As are Apple's other operating systems. At Monday's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25), the company announced a refreshed user interface called Liquid Glass, which features shiny, reflective, and transparent visual interface elements that give the software a more 'glassy' look and feel. Screenshot The design refresh is inspired by Apple's VR headset, the Vision Pro. It unifies the iPhone's design and that of Apple's other devices, with the interface built for the spatial computing headset. This change could also hint at a potential future that could see Apple's operating system and software extended to other surfaces besides phones, tablets, and watches — like AR glasses, perhaps. Introduced at WWDC by Alan Dye, Apple's Vice President of Design, the Liquid Glass interface represents the biggest visual update to iOS, the software powering the iPhone, since the move from the original skeumorphic design to a flat design style in iOS 7. Screenshot With skeumorphism, the idea was to translate real-world objects to the touch screen — like a Notes app that looked like a yellow legal pad. Flat design upended this visual language, opting instead for simple shapes, clean lines, a minimalist user interface, and more colorful icons. Over time, iOS's flat design evolved to have more glossy and semi-translucent layers, like a Control Center that mimicked a frosted pane of glass. Screenshot As Dye explained, the redesign includes the 'optical qualities of glass and a fluidity that only Apple can achieve.' Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW The company says the update will bring more clarity to navigation and controls, refracts light, nd dynamically reacts to your movement. In addition, it will respond in real time to your content and your input, creating a 'more lively experience,' Dye said. The Liquid Glass display is translucent and will behave like glass in the real world. The color of the screen is informed by your content and will adapt between light and dark environments. In addition, alerts appear from where you tap, context menus expand into a scannable list when you scroll and tap. Screenshot The design applies to both the system experiences, like the Lock Screen, Notifications, and Control Center, as well as the app icons. The company says the new icons will look like they've been crafted with multiple layers of liquid glass and will come in light mode, dark mode, and a new clear mode.
Business Upturn
12 minutes ago
- Business Upturn
Apple WWDC 2025 live: Apple unveils ‘Liquid Glass' design language across iOS, macOS and more
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 9, 2025, 22:47 IST Apple has officially introduced Liquid Glass, its all-new design language that marks the company's broadest visual overhaul ever across iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. The new interface is inspired by visionOS, and brings a more glassy, translucent, and layered aesthetic to every OS platform. Apple WWDC 2025 live: Liquid Glass is now the core theme Liquid Glass is described as a real-time adaptive interface that transforms based on content, light, and user interaction. From app navigation to system elements, the entire experience has been reimagined to feel more fluid, intuitive, and immersive. Real-time effects and multi-layer icon design App icons are now crafted with multiple layers of Liquid Glass, delivering a sense of depth and visual interaction. The design extends to the dock, widgets, and notification panels, all adopting a translucent, responsive feel that shifts based on user input and environment. A unified look across Apple platforms This is the first major design overhaul since iOS 7, and it's not just for iOS — Liquid Glass will roll out across macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, offering a cohesive visual identity throughout the Apple ecosystem. Apple says the new design will make everyday interactions more intuitive and personalized, paving the way for the next generation of user experiences. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
TechCrunch
19 minutes ago
- TechCrunch
Apple TV's tvOS 26 gets ‘Liquid Glass' treatment and profile-switching feature
Apple revealed an update to its Apple TV operating system, tvOS 26, during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025) on Monday, featuring a 'Liquid Glass' aesthetic for Apple TV that offers a sleek and 'unobtrusive' design, the company said. One of the standout features for users is the ability to quickly jump into their own user profile. Apple TV will now present profile options each time it wakes from sleep, making it more convenient for each family member to select their profile and quickly resume watching their own favorite shows and movies. The revamped Apple TV app also features new poster art on the main screen, allowing more shows and movies to be displayed. Additionally, the Control Center, where users can perform actions such as starting a sleep timer or adjusting audio, received the Liquid Glass treatment. This ensures that the video remains the focal point while viewers watch content. Additionally, tvOS 26 introduces a new API for developers that links app logins to an Apple Account, simplifying the sign-in process for users when setting up a new device.
Mint
20 minutes ago
- Mint
WWDC 2025: Apple unveils ‘Liquid Glass' design across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and more
At its WWDC 2025 event, Apple introduced a major new design update across all its software platforms. Called Liquid Glass, the new look will appear on iPhones (iOS 26), iPads (iPadOS 26), Macs (macOS Tahoe 26), Apple Watches (watchOS 26), and Apple TVs (tvOS 261). Liquid Glass is a translucent material that changes based on what's around it on the screen. It reflects and bends light in real time, reacting to movement and content to help users focus better on what they're doing. This is the first time Apple has used the same design style across all its devices, while still keeping each one unique. The design includes smoother buttons, sliders, and other controls. These elements are shaped to match the rounded corners of Apple's hardware and now appear as a separate layer above apps. They shift and change based on what users are doing—like when more options are needed or when scrolling between screens. In iOS 26, for example, tab bars shrink when users scroll down to give more space to the content. They grow back when users scroll up. On iPads and Macs, sidebars have also been updated to show reflections of the wallpaper and content behind them, helping users keep a sense of where they are in the app. The Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Control Centre have all been updated to match the new design. On the Lock Screen, the time display now adjusts to fit behind the subject in photo wallpapers. On Mac, the menu bar is now fully transparent, making the screen feel larger. Users can also customise their Dock and desktop with colourful themes and dynamic widgets. Liquid Glass has also been added to apps like Camera, Safari, Photos, Apple Music, and more, giving them a cleaner and more modern look. Apple is making it easier for developers to use this design in their own apps. Updated tools and APIs are available for SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit, allowing apps to take advantage of the new controls and effects. The Liquid Glass design will be available later this year when the new versions of Apple's operating systems are officially released.
