Apple unveils 'liquid glass' technology and artificial intelligence upgrades for iOS 26

Apple unveiled its "liquid glass" design and advanced AI upgrades in iOS 26, its first major visual overhaul since iOS 7, during its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday.

The liquid glass interface introduces translucent, refractive UI elements across all platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and TV.

AI enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence include live translation in Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app, all of which are processed on-device.

The public beta of iOS 26, including liquid glass and AI features, launches this summer, with the full release slated for this fall.