Stop holding out hope, Liquid Glass will be mandatory in iOS 27

The Liquid Glass design that rolled out with iOS 26 isn't going anywhere, according to a recount of an Apple Developer workshop.Developers will be required to use Liquid Glass once Xcode 27 debuts.With the debut of iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, Apple made significant alterations to the look and feel of the iPhone operating system. The fairly straightforward flat design, used from iOS 7 to iOS 18, was replaced with a more rounded, translucent aesthetic dubbed "Liquid Glass."Six months after launch, the new design language remains as divisive and controversial as ever, with developers in particular lacking adjustment options for Liquid Glass. Still, that doesn't mean Liquid Glass will be abandoned anytime soon, and Apple has seemingly even said so outright. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums