If you don't want to wait that long, then there is a way to be one of the very first to try this upgrade. Apple has confirmed that its Public Beta will be made available from next month, with users able to sign up and try things out long before it's released to everyone across the globe.

However, while Liquid Glass has advocates among early adopters, it has also attracted some harsh critics, who say the new design language creates confusing clashes between layers that affect readability.

OS 26’s new ‘Liquid Glass’ design has been unveiled, and it makes me want the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air more than ever.

The lack of a Siri upgrade at WWDC 2025 creates a potential "intelligence gap" with competitors and puts pressure on Apple's future AI strategy.

With iOS 26, Apple has introduced some major changes to the iPhone experience, headlined by the new Liquid Glass redesign that's available

Apple has introduced iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for iPhones and iPads at its annual WWDC event in Cupertino, showcasing a major software update packed with a vibrant new design, smarter features powered by Apple Intelligence,

Apple revealed iOS 26 featuring Liquid Glass at WWDC 2025, but the lack of an AI killer feature left analysts questioning its competitive edge.