How will liquid glass apps look on iOS 18
Asked on 06/12/2025
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Liquid Glass apps on iOS 18 will have a dynamic and immersive appearance, characterized by a new material that mimics the properties of real glass. This material introduces a sense of depth and vitality to app icons and UI elements, making them appear as if they are lit from within. The Liquid Glass material is designed to be interactive, floating above content and providing a distinct functional layer for controls and navigation.
The design is adaptive, meaning it can change based on the content and environment, offering different appearance modes such as light and dark variants. It also reacts to user interactions, such as gyro input, which makes the icons seem to reflect the world around them. This new design language is consistent across Apple platforms, providing a cohesive identity for apps.
For more details, you can refer to the session Meet Liquid Glass (00:00:00) and Say hello to the new look of app icons (00:00:53).
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