Apple reveals Liquid Glass: revolutionary design for iPhones and more!

Apple reveals Liquid Glass: revolutionary design for iPhones and more!

ZVW, Deutschland - Apple announced a completely new design for its software and devices on June 9, 2025, which will operate under the name "Liquid Glass". This innovative design, which is introduced for iOS, iPados, macos, watchos, TVOs, visionos and carplay, is to be integrated into the existing systems in the upcoming autumn season. The redesign aims to use transparent elements that float through the content of the user interface, which promises a new user experience. Craig Federighi, Apple's software boss, emphasizes that Apple Silicon becomes much more powerful due to these updates, which benefits the new design. The app icons are completely revised and consist of several Liquid Glass layers, which increases visual attraction.

Another important detail of the announcement is the change in the naming for the operating systems that will be bound to the year in the future. For the coming year, the addition "26" will be added to all operating systems. This strategic change should simplify both user management and improve the identification of the different systems.

innovations of the user interface

The design of the Liquid Glass is based on inspiration from visionos and includes rounded corners that fit seamlessly with the curved screens of the devices. It behaves similarly to real glass and can adapt depending on use. This new design philosophy was not only applied to the basic systems, but also on central applications such as the camera app, photos, safari and facetime. In addition, the blocking screen now offers options for interchangeable watches, 3D photos and animated album cover, which are full of dynamic possibilities that make the lock screen more lively.

In addition, Apple has announced the introduction of new AI functions for apps. Among other things, these include improved translation software that can act as a subtitle during video calls and calls that are translated by speaking software. In addition, the screenshot function is revised to enable effective search queries with pictures on the iPhone.

Apple Intelligence, which in future describes the company's AI offers, now also offers developers access to these voice models, which will open up new possibilities for the integration of AI in applications. Current functions include the formulation and summary of texts as well as the generation of new emojis from descriptive texts.

future development and challenges

On the WWDC 2024, an improved version of the assistance software Siri was announced, which, however, has experienced delays in its introduction. The new Siri version is expected to have access to the personal information of users and enable greater interactivity with various apps. However, the exact date, when these functions will be available, remains unclear.

rumors about the upcoming iOS 26 include new functions for news and telephone apps, such as surveys and more decorative background images in conversations. In addition, the presentation of the "iPhone 17 Air" is expected, which is to be announced with 17 new functions in September. MacOS TAHOE is also expected to not support some older Intel-based Mac models and a new Airtag with three improvements is about to be launched.

Apple has not only revolutionized the visual design of its products, but also expanded the functionality and efficiency of the technologies integrated there. The coming months promise exciting developments for users and developers alike.