Apple, the tech giant, held the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 in Cupertino, California. The company reveals many amazing features especially designed to function across its entire device ecosystem.
Alan Dye, Apple’s Vice President of Design delivered a detailed presentation conveying information about the latest liquid glass.
What is liquid glass?
At WWDC 2025, Apple announced a new UI design across all platforms that looks like real glass. The glass looks shiny, clear, and reflective. The design looks more fluid, meaning the elements on the screen move while scrolling the screen.
WWDC 2025 liquid glass key announcements
In WWDC Apple users are praising the fresh liquid glass design. The new liquid glass design changes the entire visual characteristics of Apple devices. The WWDC 2025 liquid glass offers fluidity and optical qualities.
The liquid glass makes the screen smoother with see-through UI parts. It means the elements on the screen respond to user actions.
WWDC 2025 liquid glass design for developers
Apple allows developers to add the see-through layers and semitransparent elements in the mobile application using the updated APIs.
What is the new visual improvement in the new liquid glass?
While discussing visual improvements to liquid glass, Craig Federighi, Apple’s Software SVP, explained users can more easily personalize their home and lock screens. They can customize the appearance of app icons and widgets.
Moreover, users can adjust the font size or time display size of their screen according to their wallpaper. When a device moves, it displays a 3D-like effect.
Browsing pictures in the photo app on Apple devices becomes simpler because of the addition of the new tab system.
Liquid glass offers more flexibility and enhances interaction with the screen content. Add smoothness and style to the new design.
WWDC 2025 liquid glass supports Apple devices with a minimum of 4 GB RAM
In WWDC 2025, Apple announced Apple liquid glass compatibility across all Apple platforms. However, the addition of advanced visual effects demands a high-quality GPU and RAM. Generally, Apple devices like iPhone 11 and newer may support iOS 26, the Apple UI update 2025. Because they contain sufficient processing power.
Role of iOS 26 AI update in enhancing liquid glass fluidity
Integration of iOS 26 will clearly enhance the fluidity of liquid glass. It allows users to leverage AI features available in iOS 26, such as intelligent adaptation of colors according to the content. The operating system enables UI design to respond in real time. In WWDC 2025 Apple provided a vivid idea of the future of Apple’s visual experience.
Is liquid glass feature only available on macOS 26?
The liquid glass feature is available on all Apple’s operating systems including iPad 26, iOS 26, watchOS 26 and CarPlay. WWDC 2025 liquid glass offers a unified design that provides the same transparent experience across all devices.
While in WWDC 2025, liquid glass got much users’ attention but there were many features that were successful in achieving the spotlight.
More features apple announces in macOS 26
MacOS 26 Tahoe offers many exciting features that are making users more curious about the official launch. Let’s discuss some major macOS 26 new features:
New Spotlight feature in macOS 26
The Spotlight feature allows users to quickly find files, applications, and the last copied thing. MacOS 26 spotlight redesign also enables users to play a podcast, write an email or start a voice recording. Users can also manage their tasks with short commands like “sr” to send message and “ar” to add reminder.
Apple intelligence integration
MacOS 26 is empowered with Apple intelligence, allowing users to automate various tasks including:
- Text summarization.
- Image generation.
- Taking actions using natural language.
- Compare written notes with the audio version.
Moreover, users will experience visual intelligence on Apple devices. The integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration allows them to directly ask questions from their devices. Apple intelligence also simplifies searching for products on the internet. For example, it helps in finding the product that users see on the screen eliminating the need to copy, paste, or type anything.
Prioritizing users’ interest, the new iOS update can automatically add events to the calendar on users’ behalf.
Phone app in macOS 26
The Phone app in macOS 26 enhances continuity features, allowing Apple users to make and receive calls on their Mac using their [aired iPhone. Using this feature, they can create custom contact backgrounds and use tools like live call translation and call screening.
When will Apple release macOS 26?
According to the official announcement in WWDC 2025, new iOS 26 AI updates and the launch of macOS 26 will follow the timeline below:
- Developer beta launched on June 9, 2025.
- Public beta is expected to launch in the middle of July.
- The final release date is expected to be September 2025.
Wrapping up
From liquid glass to comparing text with audio and simplifying shopping experiences, all new features stole the spotlight at the conference. Now get assistance from your apple devices in saving monthly budget while buying groceries. Users are waiting for the releases and the latest updates.
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