Apple's Liquid Glass initiative has generated considerable buzz lately. Debuting in iOS 27 and accompanying updates, it introduces a modern visual overhaul featuring glassy UI components. Though praised by many, critics have likened it to Windows Vista, citing similar usability drawbacks. Reports from a veteran reporter indicate that the California tech leader plans a polished iteration of Liquid Glass for macOS 27, targeting better readability, smoother transparency, and resolved visual glitches.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his recent Power On newsletter, describes macOS 27 as an internal "modest redesign." This update seeks to fine-tune the Liquid Glass elements launched in macOS 26 Tahoe. Apple is addressing complaints about transparency, shadows, and legibility that arose post-launch on Mac systems.

Gurman reports that Apple has no plans to scrap Liquid Glass entirely. The firm sees the existing version as incomplete, not irredeemable. The refinement push centers on aligning the interface with the Apple design team's initial blueprint.

The analysis highlights that Liquid Glass performs suboptimally on Macs with LCD screens versus OLED-equipped iPhones and iPads. OLED better handles transparencies, shadows, and glassy finishes, making the design shine on devices like the iPhone, Apple Watch, and OLED iPad models.

Feedback points to readability challenges in spots like Control Center, Finder, and apps with crowded sidebars or lists. Overlapping transparencies and textures sometimes obscure text or create clutter. Core Liquid Glass aesthetics will persist, integrated into a wider software refinement across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS this year.

Beyond visuals, expect fixes for bugs, battery drain, and performance in the 2026 OS suite. Gurman notes a parallel emphasis on AI enhancements, such as an overhauled Siri, a dedicated Siri app, expanded Apple Intelligence, and more conversational AI across devices.

Liquid Glass Improvements in macOS 27