Apple has determined that the future of iPhone is brighter and more translucent with the announcement of the next version of iOS, with a new look called Liquid Glass that takes on

Developers are getting their first taste of iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design, and the initial impressions appear to be mixed. Fortunately, it appears that Apple has included a means to minimize the glassy look for those who aren’t a fan.

Apple announced Liquid Glass on Monday for all of its devices at WWDC 2025. Perhaps the most noticeable thing about it is that app icons, tab bars, and even the text magnifier you’ll see when you hover over words feel, well, liquid-y and glassy.