THERE'S TIME TO STOP THE APPLE-INSPIRED OBSESSION WITH GLASS UI BEFORE IT STARTS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Apple's new “Liquid Glass” design language, introduced with iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, has sparked a resurgence of glossy, translucent UI elements reminiscent of past trends, raising questions about aesthetics versus usability. While visually striking, the return to glass-like interfaces may be less about improving user experience and more about preparing users for future technologies like XR, where layered, semi-transparent UI could make practical sense.