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Title: Apple's new 'liquid glass' design is its biggest visual update in
years

Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:29:22 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/a...

In addition to renaming its core operating systems, today at WWDC Apple
announced a major update to visual designs of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and more.
Inspired by some of the fancy graphics used in the Vision Pro, this UI
overhaul not only features revamped icons and emphasis on translucent
elements it also looks to bring a much more unified look to Apple's flagship
software platforms.

Based on a design theme called liquid glass, Apple's new visual language will
bring increased consistency accross the company's OSes. In iOS, the home
screen has been totally revamped with new app icons, including new all-clear
options. Wallpapers and the lock screen have been updated to dynamically
scale to better accommodate both the subject of things like photos, album art
and on-screen text. Many buttons also have a new floating design that makes
them easier to see without becoming distractions.

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Some important apps have also gotten individual makeovers such as the Phone
app, which now has a floating toolbar alongside fresh features such as Call
Screening and Hold Assist similar to what we've seen from Google's Pixel
handsets.

This story is still developing...

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