Category: Apple

The necessity for a new design paradigm has been brewing for quite some time, but the urgency has increased with the approaching 20th anniversary of the iPhone and the introduction of the Vision product line. Apple is likely aiming for widespread adoption of this new design language well before the anniversary, which allows for a smoother transition for users and ample time for the company to refine its own offerings. As we move forward, it seems Apple hardware is becoming virtually invisible.

With the Vision products providing an experience where users look through the hardware, and with iPhones trending towards a bezel-less design, we are evolving towards a “magic sheet of glass” concept. These developments signal a significant shift in both hardware and software, prompting Apple to overhaul its software to better align with this new era. Apple’s design guidelines assert that the intention behind Liquid Glass is to enhance the design language by acting as an element that “sits on top of the content layer.” Its application is meant to be selective, emphasizing the most critical control points rather than serving as the content layer itself.

Importantly, the “content layer” is evolving; it will encompass not just apps but also the physical world around us. Liquid Glass is intended to become the ideal AR ‘material,’ seamlessly integrating into both real-world and digital content. Ultimately, Liquid Glass aims to be the universal material that signals to users where interaction occurs, whether it’s a button in an app or an interactive feature visible through AR glasses years down the line.

This is an exciting prospect, as it hints at what the next few decades of Apple products might entail. I also anticipate that the new lensing effect seen on the iOS 26 lock screen will be consistently featured around the edge of the 20th anniversary iPhone’s screen, effectively enhancing the illusion that the device acts as a magical gateway into its software.

Apple is set to launch its long-awaited personalized Siri features by the spring of 2026, as reported by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. The decision comes after the company faced significant quality challenges during the development of these features, prompting an internal delay.

Apple executives acknowledged these issues in recent interviews, revealing that they aimed to release the new features initially with iOS 18.4 but ultimately decided to refine the underlying architecture before proceeding. The new Siri functionalities are expected to be part of the iOS 26.4 update, scheduled for March or April 2026.

Should the development process yield positive results in the coming weeks, Apple might showcase these features during the launch event for the new iPhone 17 models in the fall of 2025. However, whether Apple decides to preview the features at this event remains uncertain, especially considering the backlash and multiple class-action lawsuits related to the previous delay.

Initially unveiled at WWDC 2024, the Apple Intelligence updates include advanced capabilities such as personal context awareness, on-screen interaction intelligence, and improved app integration. Customers who purchased the iPhone 16 with hopes of experiencing these features have expressed dissatisfaction with the announcement of the delay.

At the recent WWDC 2025 event, Apple focused on showcasing existing features rather than future enhancements, which may have disappointed developers and consumers alike. The comprehensive updates are poised to influence the evolution of Apple’s mobile operating systems significantly, setting a new course for user interactions in the coming years.

As anticipation builds for the release of the Siri updates, many are eager to see how these advancements will enhance the Apple ecosystem. The company aims to regain customer trust following the previous setbacks while pushing forward with its innovation and technology roadmap.