Is there new APIs in UIKit related to liquid glass?
Asked on 06/15/2025
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Yes, there are new APIs in UIKit related to Liquid Glass. The new design system introduces Liquid Glass, a translucent and dynamic material that enhances the look and feel of system materials and controls. UIKit has been updated to support this new design, and there are specific APIs to adopt the Liquid Glass look and feel in your apps. These APIs allow you to create interactive layers that float above your content, providing a distinct control layer for user interaction. You can use these APIs to update your app's UI components, such as navigation bars, toolbars, and custom elements, to incorporate Liquid Glass effects.
For more details, you can refer to the session What’s new in UIKit (00:59) and Build a UIKit app with the new design (17:24).
What’s new in UIKit
Modernize your app with the latest APIs in UIKit, including enhanced menu bar support, automatic observation tracking, a new UI update method, and improvements to animations. We’ll also cover how you can include SwiftUI scenes in your UIKit app and explore SF Symbols, HDR color pickers, and more.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
Build a UIKit app with the new design
Update your UIKit app to take full advantage of the new design system. We’ll dive into key changes to tab views, split views, bars, presentations, search, and controls, and show you how to use Liquid Glass in your custom UI. To get the most out of this video, we recommend first watching “Get to know the new design system” for general design guidance.