Liquid Glass is here — how should designers respond?

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Apple introduced Liquid Glass, a new transparent UI design language for iOS 26 and other platforms, marking their first major mobile interface redesign since iOS 7. While visually impressive with realistic glass effects and fluid animations, the design faces significant criticism for readability issues and accessibility

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Jun 19, 2025•12m read time•From blog.logrocket.com

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The redesign looks great — but can anyone actually use it?Over 200k developers and product managers use LogRocket to create better digital experiences Design déjà vu: Liquid Glass vs. Windows Aero What is Liquid Glass, really?Did Apple overhype it?Apple’s failed AI promises Where Liquid Glass excels (or doesn’t)A new design trend?Why Liquid Glass should matter to UI/UX designers LogRocket helps you understand how users experience your product without needing to watch hundreds of session replays or talk to dozens of customers.