Apple's Liquid Glass design language is pretty neat, as it brings a major overhaul over the current iteration, but some users are not pleased with the transparent UI. Apple took its sweet time to introduce a redesign, and even though it is a bit early and the update is in its early beta phase, some users have shared their despair on X on how the design has the potential to hinder their day-to-day tasks.
Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26 looks stunning, but many users are concerned about its practicality and readability
Various aspects of iOS 26 need work, for instance, the notifications are very hard to read, and the Control Center shows buttons mingled with the wallpaper. However, since it is the first beta, we can not be certain if it will stay the same, but it also means that the company has ample time to make the required changes before it ships the update to the public. The update was defined as the company's “broadest design update ever,” which is inspired by the likes of visionOS.
I can’t see anything 😅 pic.twitter.com/qqBtaibQis
— Beto (@betomoedano) June 9, 2025
More importantly, Apple's new Liquid Glass design is unified across all operating systems, which means there are various other reasons Apple should rethink some aspects. It can clearly be observed that the Liquid Glass redesign is oriented towards products that will launch in the future, which includes the company's highly anticipated AR Glasses.
yeah i cant defend this pic.twitter.com/MmFQ4hMjba
— Holly - I like tech (@AnxiousHolly) June 10, 2025
When Apple initially announced iOS 26, one of the first things that came to my mind was compromised visibility, and it appears that I was not alone. The visibility is so compromised that the company's marketing material shows an image of the translucent bar over the Apple Music interface, and it, too, appears distorted. You can check out some of the user reactions for more details.
POV: You’re a tech founder with no experience in consumer and you hire the the first guy on Dribbble when searching “pop animation” pic.twitter.com/npYH8IqSjT
— Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) June 10, 2025
The animations are good, but the impact it has on icons with overlaying is a little too much, in my opinion. Some users have also pointed out that the Liquid Glass interface reminds them of the Windows Vista era, which worked more or less the same way. Additionally, Samsung was quick to point out that its OneUI 7 also implemented glass-like elements in its update.
However, it is not all bad, as some users also shared positive feedback on the new Liquid Glass design. Nothing CEO Carl Pei posted on X "Liquid Glass ... I kinda love it? As mentioned earlier, it remains to be seen how well the Liquid Glass interface adjusts to the current and future devices and if Apple will make specific adjustments to mitigate the negative feedback.
honestly apple cooked with these liquid morph interactions with liquid glass #WWDC25 pic.twitter.com/xtZsYozTEg
— Kumail Nanji (@KumailNanji) June 9, 2025
I actually gasped when I saw this for the first time, they ain’t playin around https://t.co/5fcJVmem66
— Parker Ortolani (@ParkerOrtolani) June 10, 2025
Can I please shake the hand of developers who made this happen?! 🤝
I salute you with respect 🫡pic.twitter.com/APBPl0ckzs
— Oykun (@oykun) June 10, 2025
We will share more details on Apple's new Liquid Glass operating systems, so be sure to keep an eye out. For now, you can install the latest iOS 26 developer beta on your iPhone and check out the build yourself.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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