Say hello to the new look of app icons

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Apple introduced a completely reimagined look for app icons at WWDC 2025. The new design language for app icons is inspired by layered icons on Vision OS and real glass properties, resulting in a Liquid Glass material specifically for app icons. This material adds depth and a sense of being lit from within, with dynamic effects like translucency and edge highlights. The new design system is unified across Apple devices, making it easier to design icons for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

The session titled "Say hello to the new look of app icons" provides an in-depth look at these updates, including the creative vision behind the design, the new appearance modes, and the underlying design system. The session also discusses the use of gradients, the importance of color in backgrounds, and the new grid system for designing icons.

For more detailed information, you can watch the session Say hello to the new look of app icons (00:00:00).