Apple is not backing away from its Liquid Glass design in the next version of macOS. Instead, the company plans to refine the interface with a small redesign in macOS 27, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
The updated design will focus on fixing several issues users raised after the rollout of Liquid Glass. Many users complained about weak text readability and uneven visuals across apps. In addition, the interface did not adapt well to the larger screens used on Mac devices.
Gurman said one major reason behind these problems is the display technology. Apple reportedly designed Liquid Glass with OLED screens in mind. However, most Mac devices still use LCD panels. Because of this difference, the visual effects did not appear as intended on current Macs.
To improve the experience, Apple will reportedly reduce the unusual shadows and transparency effects seen in the interface. These updates are expected to arrive with macOS 27. At the same time, the design could perform much better on Apple’s rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook, which may launch later this year.
According to Gurman, the upcoming changes reflect how Apple’s design team originally wanted Liquid Glass to look. He claimed the current version suffered from an incomplete software implementation during development.
Apple has already started adjusting the interface in recent updates. The company added a frosted interface option in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1. This feature improves opacity and contrast, making text and interface elements easier to read.
Besides the Liquid Glass redesign, Apple is also preparing several software improvements for the next macOS release. Gurman said the update will include bug fixes, better battery life, and performance upgrades. Apple is expected to officially reveal these changes during WWDC on June 8.
