The next macOS 27 will introduce a “slight redesign” to Apple’s Liquid Glass design, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The updates aim to address user complaints regarding poor text readability and inconsistent appearances across applications.
Gurman noted that Liquid Glass has struggled with adapting to larger displays on desktops and laptops. He stated that this is partly due to the design’s original intent for OLED technology, while most Macs continue to operate on LCD panels. Apple intends to fix the “shadows and transparency quirks” linked to Liquid Glass with this forthcoming update.
The anticipated adjustments may lead to improved interface performance, particularly on the expected OLED touchscreen MacBook, which is projected to be released later this year. Gurman emphasized that the upcoming modifications are meant to align the design with the original vision of Apple’s design team, attributing past issues to a “not-completely-baked implementation from Apple’s software engineering team.”
Previously, adjustments to Liquid Glass occurred during iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, which included an option to frost the interface for increased opacity and contrast. Alongside Liquid Glass revisions, Apple is reportedly addressing bug fixes, battery-life enhancements, and performance improvement initiatives.
These updates are set to be unveiled during the forthcoming WWDC, scheduled for June 8.
