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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
iOS 26's Liquid Glass design can be confusing to look at — but there's a way to change that
Developers are getting their first taste of iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design, and the initial impressions appear to be mixed. Fortunately, it appears that Apple has included a means to minimize the glassy look for those who aren't a fan. Apple launched the first developer beta for iOS 26, which has given many their first look at the new Liquid Glass design in the real world. This includes Android Authority's Druv Bhutan, who shows off how Liquid Glass' new translucent look for on-screen elements and expandable menus look in practice. However, it should be noted that this is only the first beta, so there could be a number of alterations made and issues fixed before we see the final version of the software, slated to arrive this fall. According to the report, this new look is best shown off on the home screen, with app icons that appear like digital glass. Meanwhile, when it comes to the Control Center and Lock Screen, Apple has made the flat backgrounds translucent layers, which helps to make them feel like they're 'floating rather than just sitting on top of your wallpaper.' However, there are some issues caused by this new transparent look. According to the report, both the Control Center and the browser pop-ups can be difficult to read depending on the chosen background. This issue may be solved in future versions of the beta, but there is a possible solution in the Settings menu already. Apple has included a specific option to limit the transparency of the icons, according to a recent report from MacRumors. iOS 26 includes several accessibility options to help customize the look of the phone for different visual needs. But this one is particularly useful to know about if you're not getting on well with the transparency of the new interface. All users will need to do is find the Accessibility section in the Settings App, then navigate to the Display and Text Size option. There, they will find a toggle titled Reduce Transparency, which will add a darker background to areas like the Control Center, app icons and more. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The screenshots make it clear that activating this option will not remove all the translucency, but just limit its effect. It also won't change the overall look of the app icons or revert the design back to iOS 18's look. As it stands, iOS 26 is looking to be a pretty major visual change and it will take some getting used to. However, it's good to know that there are options for those who aren't a fan of the see-through design.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Economic Times
Apple's Liquid Glass panned amid questions lack of major AI announcements
Apple's 'Liquid Glass' was meant to be the showstopper at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), but it was panned by netizens as the company's new design interface language failed to was touted to be a marvel in software aesthetics quickly spiralled into a meme fest on social media. A user on microblogging platform X termed it 'iOS for toddlers', while another asked whether the new UI 'was designed on Microsoft Paint'. The event itself generated mixed reactions owing to underwhelmed expectations, particularly over significant artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. The new interface that functions similarly to glass in the real world was being dubbed as the biggest visual overhaul to Apple's operating systems in over a decade. However, what immediately became a major talking point was the practical concerns about readability and accessibility. "I'm a bit concerned with readability," American YouTuber and influencer Marques Brownlee wrote on X. The readability concern was one that resonated with people, especially with white text against light or varied backgrounds in notifications and other UI elements. Oppenheimer's Martin Yang wrote of 'significant potential degradation of readability due to the see-through design', citing 'early user feedback'. The Liquid Glass' colour changes automatically between light and dark surroundings based on the material around it. It is now available for developers to test and finetune their apps ahead of its official release later this year. The aim is to bring a unified, modern and highly interactive and aesthetic interface across all its critics and social media users also began drawing parallels between Liquid Glass and Microsoft's Aero Glass design from Windows Vista, which was known for its translucent elements. While they spoke of how Apple's implementation is likely more refined, the comparison raked up conversations surrounding a perceived lack of Research analysts said it "looks very nice but isn't exactly the kind of stuff that drives the 'buy orders' on the trading desk". WWDC is Apple's annual event used to represent the cutting edge with software engineers, but analysts said it has lost its pre-eminence lately owing to underwhelmed expectations, particularly regarding significant AI advancements. At a time when there's ground-breaking work being done with AI and the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Meta putting their might behind advancements in the space, many analysts and tech enthusiasts expressed disappointment over the lack of significant AI innovations. In fact, the Apple stock dropped 1.2% to close at $201.51 on it CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino who called the event "a dud" in terms of AI or Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who said in a post on LinkedIn that it showed 'slow and steady improvements' but was 'overall a yawner", the internet was rife with opinions.'Has there actually been an exciting WWDC in the last decade? Where is the innovation? This feels like what ChatGPT thinks people want from Apple,' X user @MikeYelovich wrote in a be sure, analysts had widely expected this year's event to be underwhelming, with minor software improvements. Barclays said it was not expecting much, but was still 'slightly disappointed' at the content and features announced."We view changes to all device Operating Systems and Apple Intelligence as incremental, and not enough to drive any upgrade cycles," the brokerage was quoted as saying in a Stanley said the sentiment is unlikely to shift "until more tangible AI progress is evident", though it added that the Cupertino-based firm clearly still has the ingredients to make it an AI winner. Another aspect that put a dampener on investor sentiment was that the company admitted it needs more time to complete its long-delayed overhaul of the Siri voice assistant which some said showed Apple is struggling to meet investor demands for innovation in AI. Bob O'Donnell, president and chief analyst at TECHnalysis Research, wrote in an opinion piece that it is critical both strategically and economically for Apple to start creating meaningful AI features.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Steve Jobs would have fired everyone': Apple's Liquid Glass design triggers online backlash
In its most significant design revamp since iOS 7, Apple has unveiled 'Liquid Glass' — a sleek new user interface touted as 'more expressive and delightful.' While the company presented this update as a bold leap in software aesthetics, the internet, particularly platform X (formerly Twitter), had other ideas: the announcement quickly spiralled into a meme fest. (Also read: Unfortunate play button placement on Apple's Liquid Glass YouTube video sparks meme fest) Social media users wasted no time in trolling Apple's announcement. One user posted: 'Steve Jobs would have taken you out back and shot out your kneecaps for pitching something with this contrast ratio.' Another added: 'Steve Jobs would've cornered you in a dark alley and beat the shit out of you with a metal pipe if you even SUGGESTED something like this.' Other reactions were equally dramatic. One quipped, 'Steve Jobs is in heaven crying.' Some joked that it looked like 'iOS for toddlers,' and one sarcastic comment asked whether the new UI 'was designed on Microsoft Paint.' Check out the posts here: In an official press release, Alan Dye, Apple's Vice President of Human Interface Design, explained the company's approach: 'At Apple, we've always believed in the deep integration of hardware and software that makes interacting with technology intuitive, beautiful, and delightful... This is our broadest software design update ever.' He further elaborated that the design overhaul was 'meticulously crafted' by reimagining every visual element, with Liquid Glass as the centrepiece: 'It combines the optical qualities of glass with a fluidity only Apple can achieve. It transforms depending on your content or context... It makes even the simplest of interactions more fun and magical.' According to Apple, Liquid Glass is a translucent, dynamic material that behaves like real-world glass. It adapts fluidly to both light and dark environments and will be implemented across the system — from small interactive elements such as buttons, sliders, and text controls to broader components like the Lock Screen, Control Center, and in-app navigation bars.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Apple Teases Future iPhone with iOS 26's ‘Liquid Glass' Redesign at WWDC 2025
In a highly anticipated move, Apple is set to introduce a bold new user interface with iOS 26, dubbed the 'Liquid Glass' design. Scheduled to be revealed at WWDC 2025 tonight at 10:30 PM IST, this significant UI transformation takes cues from VisionOS, reflecting Apple's commitment to unified aesthetics across its entire product lineup. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the Liquid Glass look is more than just cosmetic. Featuring transparent layers, floating menus, and a glass-like finish, the new design is crafted to showcase depth and fluidity—mirroring the visual appeal of the Vision Pro. This marks Apple's most substantial design revamp since iOS 7 and introduces a fresh systemwide interface called Solarium, bringing consistency across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Interestingly, this design evolution may also set the stage for a future hardware leap. Gurman reports that Apple is laying the groundwork for a special edition iPhone to mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic device in 2027. Internally codenamed Glasswing, the anniversary model is rumoured to feature curved glass edges wrapping entirely around the body, along with a true edge-to-edge display. The absence of visible notches points toward the likely inclusion of under-display Face ID and camera systems. Apple is also said to be simplifying its OS branding by aligning version numbers across devices, moving away from its current scattered naming approach. This could help make their platforms more intuitive for both users and developers. With WWDC 2025 only hours away, all eyes are on Apple as it signals a fresh chapter in design and device integration—one that could redefine the iPhone experience once again.
