Apple Prepares Major “Liquid Glass” UI Redesign for iPhone’s 20th Anniversary

Apple is set to introduce a sweeping user interface overhaul called “Liquid Glass,” as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new design language will emphasize glossy, translucent visuals, featuring “sheen and see-through effects” across toolbars, apps, and system controls.

This marks Apple’s most significant UI shift since iOS 7 abandoned skeuomorphism for a flatter, minimalist aesthetic. While the changes may seem cosmetic, they signal a bold new direction for Apple’s software design.

Gurman speculates that Liquid Glass could debut alongside next year’s 20th-anniversary iPhone, rumored to boast curved glass edges, ultra-thin bezels, and a seamless display free of notches or cutouts—complementing the fresh visual style.

The redesign is also expected to draw inspiration from the Apple Vision Pro, ensuring a harmonized experience across all Apple devices. The Liquid Glass aesthetic will reportedly extend to iOS 18, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, unifying Apple’s ecosystem.

Apple will likely unveil the new UI at WWDC 2025, starting June 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Stay tuned for what could be Apple’s most striking design evolution in over a decade.

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