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iOS 27 fixes Liquid Glass, and not just with a slider

iOS 27 fixes Liquid Glass, and not just with a slider | Slider UI shown

In asking one big question and highlighting 11 key features about iOS 27, I said that the Liquid Glass debate was over. Apple introduced a slider that enables everyone to choose their exact desired degree of transparency, including effectively switching off the effect altogether.

But in running the developer beta on my main iPhone with the Liquid Glass effect maxed out, I’d now argue that the company has done far more than this …

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Google accused of copying Apple’s Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it

Google accused of copying Apple's Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it | Promotional graphic shown

Apple’s Liquid Glass user interface has met with what can best be described as mixed reactions by the company’s own customers – but that seemingly isn’t deterring Google from … being inspired by it.

After last month teasing that this is going to be one of the biggest years for Android yet, the company generated considerable commentary when it officially announced an Android event with a figure looking exceedingly Liquid Glass-like …

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Even as a Liquid Glass fan, I’m looking forward to a new Apple design era

Even as a Liquid Glass fan (design detail shown), I'm looking forward to a new Apple design era

You almost have to feel sorry for Alan Dye at this point. It was pretty clear he expected news of his departure from Apple to be something of a bombshell, and Meta clearly thought their acquisition of Apple’s former VP of Human Interface Design would be perceived as a coup.

Instead, the prevailing opinion among Apple commenters appears to be succinctly summarized as a collective sigh of relief …

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