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Apple this week detailed a broad set of improvements to Liquid Glass , the translucent design language it introduced last year, spanning readability, personalization, sidebar behavior, and app icons. Announced at the WWDC 2026 keynote and elaborated on further at the Platforms State of the Union , the changes address feedback that followed last year's rollout by making adjustments to the underlying foundations of how Liquid Glass is constructed. At the core of the updates is a tuning of how the material handles content behind it. Apple has adjusted Liquid Glass so it more effectively diffuses complex content, improving readability throughout the system. To add greater depth and visual separation, Apple has also introduced a darkened edge around Liquid Glass elements, along with brighter specular highlights. The headline change for users is a new transparency slider in Settings , which allows the look of Liquid Glass to be adjusted anywhere from ultra clear to fully tinted. The control goes considerably further than a binary toggle, giving users granular control over how much the glass effect appears across the system. Apps already using Liquid Glass will gain many of these improvements automatically when running on iOS 27 , without needing to be recompiled. Liquid Glass also adapts to accessibility settings such as Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast. Apple has also addressed behavior when content scrolls under floating bars. A uniform toolbar now appears across the top in these situations, keeping text legible while improving contrast. The effect is applied automatically for standard toolbars and can be further adjusted using the existing scroll edge effect APIs. Icon rendering has been updated substantially. Apple says icons will now appear sharper and more defined, with new refraction features that can be selectively applied for added character. On macOS and iPadOS, developers also now have access to an API to surface icons for key app actions in menus, which are hidden by default. Icon Composer, Apple's dedicated tool for designing app icons, has been updated to support building icons from multiple layers of Liquid Glass. New annotation features allow developers to add refraction or dial in content effects, while an interactive preview shows how a designed icon will look on earlier operating system releases. Apple has also made a number of changes specific to macOS 27 Golden Gate, including further sidebar refinements and window corner radius updates. For a full breakdown of how Liquid Glass is evolving on the Mac, see our dedicated article . Related Roundup: iOS 27 Tag: Liquid Glass This article, " Here's How Liquid Glass Is Changing in iOS 27 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned Screen Time experience, new limits for websites, expanded communication controls, and more flexible tools for managing when kids can use apps. The changes are part of Apple’s broader OS 27 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. more…
The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled this week includes many new features and enhancements for Apple's Wallet app on the iPhone. Below, we have outlined six additions to the Apple Wallet app on iOS 27. New Features Enhanced Passes iOS 26 introduced enhanced Apple Wallet boarding passes , and iOS 27 will gradually expand this improved experience to all other types of passes in the app, including for loyalty, rewards, membership, and gift cards. The newer passes have an elevated design with more detailed background images, and there are tiles below them that provide relevant information. Apple has introduced a new macOS app called Pass Designer for creating and previewing passes. Pass Designer is available in beta on macOS 27. Enhanced Hotel Keys iOS 27 supports enhanced Apple Wallet digital keys at participating hotels and resorts. You can view more details about your trips, receive updates about booked activities, access services available during your stay, and more. Apple did not share a list of hotel brands or locations that will be offering these upgraded keys. Create Passes You can now create custom passes in Apple Wallet by scanning physical cards, like loyalty or membership cards. With the new Siri mode in the Camera app, you can simply point your iPhone at any physical card with a barcode and save it to Apple Wallet. Once added, passes are ready to present as a barcode or QR code right from the iPhone. New Barcode Types Apple Wallet passes can display four new barcode types: EAN-13, Code 39, Codabar, and ITF. Split Bills With Apple Cash In the U.S. only, iOS 27 allows you to split bills with a new feature powered by Apple Cash and Apple Intelligence. This capability is available in the Apple Wallet and Messages apps, or by using the new Siri mode in the Camera app. "When users point their iPhone at a receipt using Siri mode, it can surface the relevant action to split a bill with Apple Cash and identify the items on the receipt," said Apple. "As users select their items, their total payment is calculated, including their share of tax and tip, so they can pay back exactly what they owe with Apple Cash." Wallet Order Tracking in More Countries Starting with iOS 27, Apple Wallet's order tracking feature is available in Australia and Canada. The feature was limited to the U.S. and the U.K. previously. Learn More Apple shared a WWDC 2026 video outlining new features coming to the Wallet app this year, and it has a page on its developer website with more details. iOS 27 Availability iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September. How to Install the iOS 27 Beta iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer. Related Roundup: iOS 27 Tag: Apple Wallet This article, " iOS 27 Adds Six New Features to Apple Wallet on Your iPhone " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers. M3 iPad Air The cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10. The service gives eligible Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads 24 hours of unlimited data on AT&T's network without requiring a monthly plan, contract, subscription, or credit check. Users can activate the service directly from the Cellular Data section of Settings on supported eSIM-capable iPads. Purchases are made with a debit or credit card, and data service begins shortly after activation. The offering is available to AT&T customers and people who use other wireless providers. The service is designed for iPad owners who don't maintain a dedicated tablet data plan but occasionally need a cellular connection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
