At 1 a.m. Beijing time on June 10, Apple will hold the Global Developer Conference (WWDC25) and bring a major design innovation-the new software interface "Liquid Glass". According to senior Apple journalist Mark Gulman, this innovative design will be integrated into the upcoming iOS 26 and other Apple operating systems, marking another breakthrough in Apple's human-computer interaction aesthetics.
Unlike the existing "flat design", "liquid glass" adopts a gloss and translucent effect similar to the glass surface, presenting a more transparent and layered visual experience. This design will not only be applied to iPhone iOS 26, but will also cover iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and even visionOS 26 to achieve the unity of the visual style of the Apple ecosystem. Alan Dye, vice president of human-machine interfaces, will personally explain the change in this design concept at WWDC25.
It is worth noting that Apple will also adjust the operating system naming method this time, skip the traditional version numbers of iOS 19, macOS 16, etc., and directly enable new numbers such as iOS 26, macOS 26, etc. This adjustment may be related to Apple's product planning or brand strategy, but the official has not yet announced the specific reasons.
What is more interesting is that the "liquid glass" design may pave the way for future hardware products. It is reported that Apple is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone, code-named "Glasswing" (meaning "glasswing"), inspired by a butterfly with transparent wings. This name is highly consistent with the design style of "liquid glass", indicating that Apple may launch an iPhone with a full glass material and a more futuristic look in 2027.
This software innovation of WWDC25 is not only related to the visual experience, but may also become an important turning point in Apple's software and hardware ecosystem. With the implementation of "liquid glass" design, Apple may redefine the interactive aesthetics of mobile devices and even affect the design trends of the entire technology industry.
