Explained: What is Apple’s Liquid Glass design, and how it will change the way you use iPhone, iPad or Mac

Apple has unveiled its most ambitious design overhaul yet with Liquid Glass, a revolutionary material that transforms how users interact with their devices. This translucent, fluid material combines real glass properties with dynamic adaptability, creating interfaces that respond intelligently to content and context. For the first time, Apple is implementing a unified design language across all platforms, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, fundamentally changing how buttons, controls, and interfaces behave on your favorite devices. Unlike previous design shifts that focused on aesthetics alone, Liquid Glass represents a fundamental rethinking of how software and hardware work together to create more intuitive, magical interactions.