What new UI should i start introductiing in my mobile app

Asked on 06/11/2025

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To introduce new UI elements in your mobile app, you should consider adopting the new design system introduced by Apple, which includes the Liquid Glass material. This design is central to iOS 26 and provides a translucent, dynamic, and lively appearance across the system. Here are some key elements you might want to incorporate:

  1. Liquid Glass Design: This new material is used throughout the system, giving a fresh look to components like tab bars, navigation bars, and toolbars. It provides a glassy, floating effect that enhances the visual appeal of your app.

  2. Tab Views and Split Views: These have been updated to adopt the new design system, floating above the content. They provide persistent top-level navigation and help users switch between sections easily.

  3. Navigation and Toolbars: These elements are now transparent and contain Liquid Glass buttons, offering more space for your content.

  4. Custom UI Elements: You can adopt the Liquid Glass look and feel in your custom UI elements to make them stand out.

  5. Search Experience: The search experience has been updated with more options for search bar positioning, enhancing usability.

  6. Controls: Standard controls like buttons, switches, and sliders have been updated to integrate with the new design system.

For a detailed guide on how to implement these changes, you can refer to the session Build a UIKit app with the new design (01:55) which covers Tab Views and Split Views, and Build a SwiftUI app with the new design (03:07) for updates on app structure and navigation.

These updates will help you create a modern, visually appealing app that aligns with the latest design trends from Apple.