Apple's new iOS 26, featuring the "Liquid Glass" redesign, has received mixed reactions. Many users are comparing its over-the-top animations and icon designs to older, heavily customized Android skins and even a 2010 iOS jailbreak theme. Critics cite readability issues and gaudy aesthetics. While the design incorporates impressive real-time reflections and skeuomorphic details, concerns remain about some of the design choices. As this is a developer preview, Apple has time to refine the design before the final release.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.