Macworld Certainly one of the main highlights of iOS 26, which was announced earlier this month at WWDC 2025, is the new Liquid Glass interface. But as we’ve reported here, the update also comes with a lot of other new features – such as many new APIs that open up a lot of possibilities for app developers.

Indeed, Liquid Glass does bring somewhat of a major change to iOS 26, or what we would have called iOS 18 (Apple is switching iOS numbers to years, and iOS 26 will release in the fall). I've been using the developer beta of iOS 26 for some weeks now,

Liquid Glass is both is and isn't a big deal for your iPhone. It adds a shiny new look to the user interface while keeping everything familiar.

I actually like the Liquid Glass overhaul that Apple has brought to iOS 26, but I'm having a terrible time learning my way around.

Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries. A public beta is expected later this week.

If you're curious how iOS 26's Liquid Glass will affect the look and feel of third-party apps, here's a sneak peek at one popular app's redesign.

After trading some of the ‘liquid’ in iOS 26 beta 3 for a more ‘frosted’ look, Liquid Glass appears back in full force in beta 4.

Transform your iPhone's appearance with iOS 26's new transparent icon design using simple homescreen customization settings.