Apple Set to Unveil ‘Liquid Glass’ OS Design at WWDC 2025 With Glassy, Transparent Aesthetic

The new design is rumored to match its upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone, featuring curved glass and slim bezels.

Apple’s next operating system lineup is expected to feature glassy, shiny elements and could be unveiled later today at its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the redesign will be aptly called “Liquid Glass.”

Gurman, Bloomberg’s Apple insider, predicts that the new design will include “sheen and see-through visuals of a glassy surface.” The toolbars, in-app interfaces, and controls will have “transparency and shine effects.”

He first said that Apple was planning a major visual overhaul of all its operating systems last month. At the time, he said the new, more modern look will be called “Solarium” and be based on the current design for visionOS. Apple’s goal, according to Gurman, is to create a more cohesive user experience across its ecosystem, enabling users to ...