Apple highlights Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 with developer gallery

April 7, 2026

Apple is spotlighting its latest Liquid Glass aesthetic in iOS 26 through a dedicated visual gallery on its developer site. The showcase demonstrates how teams of all sizes are crafting Liquid Glass experiences across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.

The gallery includes side-by-side comparisons that show how each app looked in iOS 18 and how it evolves in iOS 26, giving a clear view of the design progression.

Across the examples, common patterns emerge: many apps move away from traditional bottom navigation bars in favor of smaller, more flexible navigation options, along with Liquid Glass sliders and buttons, and the use of popovers to present options.

Featured apps in the gallery span a wide range, including Crumbl, Tide Guide, GrowPal, Lumy, Sky Guide, Linearity Curve Graphic Design, LTK, American Airlines, Lowe's, Photoroom, OmniFocus 4, CNN, Essayist, and Lucid Motors.

Apple notes that the design comparisons are best viewed on its site and are a valuable resource for anyone curious about how third-party apps are incorporating the Liquid Glass look.

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