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New York Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Apple fans slam change to iPhone app in iOS 26 as ‘just plain ugly': ‘A real mess'
Watch ya complaining about? Apple fans are divided over a surprisingly polarizing change introduced in the latest iOS 26 Beta: a redesign of the Clock app icon. What seems like a minor aesthetic tweak has sparked a wave of online backlash from iPhone users. 3 Apple fans are divided over a surprisingly polarizing change introduced in the latest iOS 26 Beta: a redesign of the Clock app icon. nikkimeel – Since 2013, the iPhone's Clock icon has featured a distinctive white clock face against a black square background — a familiar and functional design that many have grown attached to. However, the classic icon has been updated with iOS 26, which was unveiled this week at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). It now shows an all-white background with added clock markings around the outer edge. Though seemingly minor, the change has not gone unnoticed. Many iPhone users have taken to social media platforms, including X to vent their frustration. 'Am I the only one who didn't like the new clock icon?' one user asked, according to the Daily Mail. 3 The clock now shows an all-white background with added clock markings around the outer edge. X/Apple Hub Another was more blunt: 'Apple has made a real mess with this 26. I won't be downloading it ever.' The popular Apple fan account @applesclubs posted a side-by-side comparison of the old and new icons, inviting followers to weigh in — and the responses were overwhelmingly in favor of the original design. 'iOS 18 can't read iOS 26,' one user quipped, while another called the updated icon 'just plain ugly.' The icon update is part of a broader design overhaul in iOS 26, which introduces what Apple calls a 'Liquid Glass' aesthetic — translucent, dynamic visual effects that respond to content and context. According to Alan Dye, Apple's Vice President of Human Interface Design, the redesign aims to make software 'intuitive, beautiful, and delightful.' In addition to the Clock icon, other app icons have also received visual refreshes. AirDrop now features a blue background with translucent white lines, while the Translate app swapped its black background for blue. Despite these broader changes, it's the new Clock design that seems to have triggered the strongest reactions. Currently available only to developers, iOS 26 is expected to roll out to the public this fall. 3 The icon update is part of a broader design overhaul in iOS 26, which introduces what Apple calls a 'Liquid Glass' aesthetic — translucent, dynamic visual effects that respond to content and context. X/Apple Hub Until then, Apple may have time to reconsider — or at least prepare for more heated feedback from users who aren't ready to let go of their old clock.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Apple has made a subtle change to an iPhone icon that has left users FURIOUS - as one vents 'Apple has made a real mess'
It's one of the most-used apps on iPhone. But if you've downloaded Apple's iOS 26 Beta, you may have noticed a subtle change to the Clock app. Since 2013, the iPhone's Clock app icon has featured a white, circular clock against a black square. However, in iOS 26, which was announced this week, the icon has been upgraded. Now, it's entirely white, with the 60 clock lines added around the outer edge. While this doesn't sound like a big deal, the simple change has left many iPhone users furious. Taking to X, one wrote: 'Am I the only one who didn't like the clock icon?' Another added: 'Apple has made a real mess with this 26. I won't be downloading it ever.' Apple announced its next major iPhone update, iOS 26, at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this week. The update, described by Apple as 'beautiful', brings translucent, glass-like effects to app icons, the lock screen, and home screen. 'Meticulously crafted by rethinking the fundamental elements that make up our software, the new design features an entirely new material called Liquid Glass,' explained Alan Dye, Apple's vice president of Human Interface Design. 'It combines the optical qualities of glass with a fluidity only Apple can achieve, as it transforms depending on your content or context. 'It lays the foundation for new experiences in the future and, ultimately, it makes even the simplest of interactions more fun and magical.' As part of the update, Apple has tweaked several of its iPhone icons. The AirDrop icon, which previously featured blue lines on a white background, now features a blue background with semi-transparent white lines. The Translate icon has also been given an update, with a blue background in place of a black one. One unhappy user tweeted: 'Apple has made a real mess with this 26. I won't be downloading it ever' One user took to X to ask if he was the 'only one who didn't like the clock icon' However, the change to the Clock app is what seems to have really angered users. On X, @applesclubs posted a comparison of the old and new Clock app icons and asked which one people preferred. In response, one user said: 'iOS 18 can't read iOS 26,' while another wrote: 'Definitely the one in iOS 18.' One user replied: 'This is the only part of ios26 design I don't like.' And another added: '18. 26 is just plain ugly. but to each their own.' iOS 26 is currently only available as a developer beta - an unfinished version of the software not for public release - with the full version expected around September later this year.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
What is Liquid Glass? Internet reacts to Apple's new software design
Apple's Liquid Glass made a splashy debut this week, but it might not be for everyone. Some social media users have been quick to criticize or poke fun at the "beautiful, new" software design for iOS 26, which was unveiled at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference, an annual information technology conference hosted by the tech juggernaut. The design, dubbed Liquid Glass, was crafted with a "translucent material [that] reflects and refracts its surroundings, while dynamically transforming to help bring greater focus to content," Apple said in a news release. Alan Dye, Apple's vice president of Human Interface Design, called the iOS 26 rollout the company's "broadest software design update ever." 'It combines the optical qualities of glass with a fluidity only Apple can achieve, as it transforms depending on your content or context," said Dye in a statement. Here's what to know about Liquid Glass, and what people are saying about it. Liquid Glass is a new software design, or aesthetic, described by Apple CEO Tim Cook as "Expressive. Delightful. But still instantly familiar." Cook grew up in Robertsdale, Alabama, and is an Auburn University graduate. According to Apple, the "look" makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful while being instantly familiar. It is translucent and behaves like glass in the real world and its color is informed by surrounding content and intelligently adapts between light and dark environments. The new design, unlike previous iterations, will extend across platforms, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26. Many people like the idea of Apple's "Liquid Glass," but the execution, not as much. Some of the most prominent concerns include the readability of notifications and the distortion to the image behind the squiggly, bubble-shaped app outline. "The new liquid glass looks abysmal and is a perfect example of focusing on form/prettiness/design over of functionality/readability/practicality like, what are we doing here," an X user wrote in a June 9 post. Some have also speculated the new design would not have passed the sniff test of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. "Steve Jobs had very famously said that design was how it works, not how it thoughts on liquid glass would have been interesting," one user wrote, referencing a famous quote from the founder. Others, still, felt that Apple completely missed the mark by offering the "liquid glass display" instead of revisiting the AI upgrades unveiled at last year's WWDC. Memes, critiques and threads have surfaced on social in the wake of Apple's announcement. See a compilation of posts made about "Liquid Glass" below: Contributing: James Powel and Mike Snider, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is Liquid Glass? New Apple iPhone aesthetic sparks discussion
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
What is Apple's new Liquid Glass interface? Internet reacts with awe, confusion, and memes galore
Apple just gave iOS a makeover, and it's turning heads for better or worse. Unveiled at WWDC 2025, the new 'Liquid Glass' design promises beauty, fluidity, and a futuristic vibe. Apple's new 'Liquid Glass' design for iOS 26 debuted at WWDC 2025 with a bold, translucent look that adapts to surroundings. While Apple hails it as their broadest visual overhaul ever, online reactions have been mixed with users praising its sleekness but mocking its readability and practical usability. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Certain social media users have swiftly taken to criticizing or mocking the "beautiful, new" software design for iOS 26, revealed at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference. The design, named Liquid Glass , was created using a "translucent material that reflects and refracts its environment, while continuously changing to enhance focus on content," Apple stated in a news announcement. Live Events Alan Dye, Apple's vice president of Human Interface Design, referred to the iOS 26 launch as the company's "largest software design update to date." 'It merges the visual properties of glass with a smoothness that only Apple can attain, adapting according to your content or situation,' Dye stated in a declaration. What is 'Liquid Glass' and how does it work? Liquid Glass is a fresh software design or aesthetic, characterized by Apple CEO Tim Cook as "Expressive, charming, yet still immediately recognizable." Apple claims that the "appearance" makes applications and system interactions more vibrant and enjoyable while remaining instantly recognizable. It is semi-transparent and acts like glass in reality, with its hue influenced by nearby elements and smartly adjusts to different lighting conditions, as quoted in a report by USA Today. Why are users criticizing the design? Internet responds to Apple's 'Liquid Glass' Numerous individuals appreciate the concept of Apple's "Liquid Glass," yet the implementation is less favored. Key issues include the clarity of notifications and the alteration of the image behind the wavy, bubble-like app border. ALSO READ : Kamala Harris election results: Musk dragged into voter bribery scandal as Trump's win over ex-VP gets murkier The new liquid glass appears terrible and exemplifies prioritizing form/aesthetic/design over functionality/readability/practicality; what are we thinking here," an X user commented in a June 9 post. Some, however, believed that Apple fell short by introducing the "liquid glass display" rather than revisiting the AI enhancements revealed at the previous year's WWDC. Memes, discussions, and critiques have emerged on social media following Apple's announcement, as per a report by USA Today. "So Apple's next big thing, aka Liquid Glass, is random icon packs from the Android world," one user tweeted. 'But once you put everything together and fill the screen, it turns into noise and makes things feel way too crowded, like the idea of liquid glass but the readability is not good at all,' another person tweeted. One user wrote on X, 'Apple trying to convince us they've done something groundbreaking by adjusting the opacity of the control center and calling it 'liquid glass' should be a crime.' FAQs What exactly is Apple's Liquid Glass? It's a new interface design for iOS 26 that's see-through, shifts with its surroundings, and aims to blend style with usability. Why are people making fun of it online? Some say it prioritizes looks over function, making notifications hard to read and the screen feel cluttered.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
What is Liquid Glass? Internet reacts to Apple's new software design
Apple's Liquid Glass made a splashy debut this week, but it might not be for everyone. Some social media users have been quick to criticize or poke fun at the "beautiful, new" software design for iOS 26, which was unveiled at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference, an annual information technology conference hosted by the tech juggernaut. The design, dubbed Liquid Glass, was crafted with a "translucent material [that] reflects and refracts its surroundings, while dynamically transforming to help bring greater focus to content," Apple said in a news release. Alan Dye, Apple's vice president of Human Interface Design, called the iOS 26 rollout the company's "broadest software design update ever." 'It combines the optical qualities of glass with a fluidity only Apple can achieve, as it transforms depending on your content or context," said Dye in a statement. Here's what to know about Liquid Glass, and what people are saying about it. Liquid Glass is a new software design, or aesthetic, described by Apple CEO Tim Cook as "Expressive. Delightful. But still instantly familiar." According to Apple, the "look" makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful while being instantly familiar. It is translucent and behaves like glass in the real world and its color is informed by surrounding content and intelligently adapts between light and dark environments. The new design, unlike previous iterations, will extend across platforms, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26. Many people like the idea of Apple's "Liquid Glass," but the execution, not as much. Some of the most prominent concerns include the readability of notifications and the distortion to the image behind the squiggly, bubble-shaped app outline. "The new liquid glass looks abysmal and is a perfect example of focusing on form/prettiness/design over of functionality/readability/practicality like, what are we doing here," an X user wrote in a June 9 post. Some have also speculated the new design would not have passed the sniff test of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. "Steve Jobs had very famously said that design was how it works, not how it thoughts on liquid glass would have been interesting," one user wrote, referencing a famous quote from the founder. Others, still, felt that Apple completely missed the mark by offering the "liquid glass display" instead of revisiting the AI upgrades unveiled at last year's WWDC. Memes, critiques and threads have surfaced on social in the wake of Apple's announcement. See a compilation of posts made about "Liquid Glass" below: Contributing: James Powel and Mike Snider, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is Liquid Glass? New Apple iPhone aesthetic sparks discussion
