Maybe Apple’s latest Liquid Glass changes will be enough to silence critics, but most users will never even think to look. Here’s what they look like, where they are, and what you can change.
This slider controls Liquid Glass, but the difference between the two extremes is tiny.
This slider controls Liquid Glass, but the difference between the two extremes is tiny.
It’s been the case for a year now that a certain vocal minority has detested Apple’s Liquid Glass design overall, while others objected to its inconsistent rounded corners. Everybody had a point, but the enormous majority either liked the design, or didn’t especially notice a difference.
During WWDC 2026, though, Apple tried to make peace, even as it also wanted you to know it was standing its ground. Its designers heard the complaints, said Apple, but it was never going to ditch Liquid Glass.