Apple's new transparent iOS design is already getting roasted

0
877

Apple's new transparent iOS design is already getting roasted

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.

 WWDC 2025.

Credit: Apple

As ever, when it came to today's Apple WWDC event, most of the rumours turned out to be true. Apple changed its naming conventions to adopt a yearly approach, replacing iOS 18 with... iOS 26. The company also revealed new features for the beleaguered Apple Intelligence. But it's Apple's new design language, Liquid Glass, that appears to be raising eyebrows.

Inspired by VisionOS, iOS 26 features tons of translucent UI elements designed to take advantage of the iPhone display's rounded edges. Apple says the new look "brings a new level of vitality" to iOS, but some users are drawing comparisons with another software – one that's older than the iPhone itself.

WWDC 2025

iOS 26 is filled with transparent UI elements | Credit: Apple

Perhaps the clearest (pun intended) representation of the new Liquid Glass design language is the iPhone's new transparent mode, which joins Light Mode and Dark Mode as visual setting for icons and interfaces. As the name suggests, rather than light or dark, it makes elements transparent. Which all looks rather a lot like 2007's Windows Vista.

Of course, iOS 26's visuals aren't only about transparent icons. The update includes a redesigned Phone app, simplified camera controls and a customisable Messages app. But even this early on, it seems clear that, at a glance, folk are going to remember this one as "the glassy one". Let's just hope that doesn't become "the Windows one".

Search
Categories
Read More
Health
Experimental drug helps patients lose nearly a quarter of body weight in early trials
Experimental drug helps patients lose nearly a quarter of body weight in early trials NEWYou can...
By Mystic Queen 2025-06-24 05:00:06 0 785
News
Antonio Brown reportedly wanted for attempted murder charge after boxing incident in May
Antonio Brown reportedly wanted for attempted murder charge after boxing incident in MayAntonio...
By Mystic Queen 2025-06-13 05:00:08 0 863
News
Peru turns to China as US tariffs squeeze blueberry exports
Peru turns to China as US tariffs squeeze blueberry exports Marco Aquino Wed, Jun 11,...
By Mystic Queen 2025-06-12 05:00:11 0 886
News
Wealth Manager: Chinese Investors Look to Diversify
Wealth Manager: Chinese Investors Look to Diversify Wealth Manager: Chinese Investors...
By Mystic Queen 2025-06-05 05:02:26 0 999
Health
Has Kris Jenner found the fountain of youth? Experts weigh in on her stunning transformation
Has Kris Jenner found the fountain of youth? Experts weigh in on her stunning transformation...
By Mystic Queen 2025-06-22 05:00:07 0 835
AtoZ Buzz! Take Control of the narrative https://atozbuzz.com