The upcoming macOS 27 will introduce a slight redesign to Apple’s Liquid Glass interface, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The redesign aims to address user complaints about poor text readability and inconsistent appearances across applications.
Gurman noted that Liquid Glass has struggled with its transition to larger displays like those on desktops and laptops. He attributed these challenges primarily to Liquid Glass’s original development, which considered OLED technology, while the majority of Macs continue to utilize LCD panels.
Apple plans to resolve the “shadows and transparency quirks” associated with Liquid Glass in the new macOS version. Gurman stated that the interface is expected to perform better on an anticipated OLED touchscreen MacBook, which may launch later this year.
The adjustments focus on reflecting the original vision of the Apple design team, with Gurman citing previous implementation issues as stemming from “a not-completely-baked implementation from Apple’s software engineering team.” This redesign follows earlier changes made in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, which allowed users to frost the interface for better opacity and contrast.
In addition to the Liquid Glass updates, Apple is also working on bug fixes, battery-life enhancements, and performance improvements. These updates are scheduled for official announcement at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8.
