Android's big redesign is coming later this year, so let's take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of Google's new design direction.

UI design patterns are common solutions to recurring problems in user interface design. They help users navigate, understand, and interact with your product or service.

The new design extends throughout the Apple product lineup, from iOS to WatchOS, TVOS and iPadOS. The Liquid Glass interface also now enables a third way to view app icons on the iPhone home screen.

The changes coming to iOS 26 are subtle, but they give it a clean look and feel, with lots of overlapping elements, rounded corners and more. Apple said the design is inspired by visionOS, the ...

Customisability has also been increased with the new design language. On macOS Tahoe 26, users can customise the desktop and Dock with widgets and app icons that feature new light and dark tints.

Some users and designers are already panning Apple's new user interface dubbed Liquid Glass, even though it's a bit early. There are reasons to think it might improve — but also valid critiques.