Apple Aims New Setting for Apple's Persistent 'Liquid' UI in iOS

11 articles | Updated 5h ago | Created 1d ago

Canada APPLE

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reported in his March 15 "Power On" newsletter that the latest internal version of Apple iOS 27 does not include major redesigns to its controversial Liquid Glass interface, though a new system-wide setting for precisely adjusting look and feel may be introduced.

Key Points

1

Apple is expected to present internal versions of macOS Tahoe (formerly called 'Liquid Glass') in the upcoming WWDC June event.
2

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, iOS 27 does not feature major redesign changes for Liquid glass compared to previous updates. Instead it may include a new system-wide setting allowing users more precise control over interface appearance and transparency levels.

Developments

Mar 15, 20:20 Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reported that the latest internal version of iOS 27 does not include major Liquid Glass design changes but may feature a new system-wide setting to precisely adjust interface appearance.

Mar 15, 19:34 (approx) Reports indicate Apple is aiming for stability rather than redesign in the upcoming WWDC presentation scheduled for June regarding iOS and macOS versions starting with version numbers like '27' or similar naming conventions as seen on platforms such as watchOS.

Mar 15, 18:06 Current internal reports suggest that Apple will not remove the controversial Liquid Glass design from future operating systems including iOS and macOS versions due to broad support within both company leadership and user base. Current version allows users select between 'Clear' or other visual modes.

Perspectives

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reported that the latest internal version of iOS 27 does not include major Liquid Glass design changes, though there might be a new system-wide setting for precisely adjusting interface appearance.

— [Mar 15, 20:20] Apple is Aiming to Add a System-Wide Liquid Glass Slider to iOS 27 (Forums.macrumors.com)

Reports indicate that users expecting major changes or removal of the controversial 'Liquid Glass' design in upcoming versions will be disappointed.

— [Mar 15, 14:26] No Major Changes Expected for Liquid Design Across iOS and macOS Versions (9to5mac)

Apple’s Liquid Glass is Here to Stay: What to Expect for iOS 27 and Beyond

Iphoneincanada.ca John Quintet 6h ago

Apple ma plan na iOS 27. Zmiany są, ale nie takie, jakich chcieliście

Spidersweb.pl Albert Żurek 6h ago

Big changes are coming to iOS 27, but Liquid Glass is here to stay

Macworld 8h ago

iOS 27: Keine großen Veränderungen bei Liquid Glass zu erwarten

Heise.de 12h ago

Apple is Aiming to Add a System-Wide Liquid Glass Slider to iOS 27

Forums.macrumors.com MacRumors 1d ago

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the latest internal version of iOS 26 lacks major design changes but may include an expanded system-wide slider for adjusting "Liquid Glass" opacity in a future update. While Apple initially faced engineering challenges implementing this feature across all interface elements, they are reportedly revising their approach to potentially add it as part of upcoming beta testing and the September release schedule.