There’s a lot of rumors of a big impending UI redesign from Apple. Let’s imagine what’s (or what could be) next for the design of iPhones, Macs and iPads.
The Weird Death Of User Interfaces
Liquid Glass Is Cracked, and Usability Suffers in iOS 26
iOS 26’s visual language obscures content instead of letting it take the spotlight. New (but not always better) design patterns replace established conventions.
GRID® APPLE A SERIES MOBILE PROCESSORS (V2)
Discover the beauty of Apple's custom-designed chips with our stunning display featuring the A-series chips used in iPhones from 2010 to 2020. Each chip is meticulously arranged and mounted on a sleek acrylic panel, creating a unique and eye-catching piece of tech art. From the groundbreaking A4 chip of the iPhone 4 to the powerful A13 Bionic of the iPhone 11, this display showcases the evolution of Apple's custom silicon over the years. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a design aficionado, this display is sure to impress. Hang it on your wall, place it on your desk, or gift it to a fellow Apple fan. With its clean design and high-quality materials, this display is a perfect addition to any home, office, or tech collection. Experience the beauty of technology with Grid Studio's A-series chip display. Size: 7.68*4.9*0.4 in (19.5*12.5*1 cm) -Grid Studio
Parakeet Blog: The Shape of Apps
While icons on iOS (formerly iPhoneOS) have always been rounded squares, and rounded-square icons have existed on Apple platforms for over 20 years now, Mac app icons have historically exhibited a variety of unique silhouettes, which helped identification alongside other visual tools like color, lighting, and dimensionality.
Apple Design on Twitter / X
iPhone 17 Pro has MORE GRAPHICS POWER than M2 MacBook Air.. this is just BONKERS 🤯 pic.twitter.com/8y6UMNFj82— Apple Design (@TheAppleDesign) September 10, 2025
Are we stuck with the same Desktop UX forever? | Ubuntu Summit 25.10
Are we stuck with the same Desktop UX forever? | Ubuntu Summit 25.10
Are we stuck with the same Desktop UX forever? | Ubuntu Summit 25.10
Designer Desktops
Modern, inspirational quote desktop wallpapers and iPhone/iPad backgrounds made by graphic designers.
We Melted iPhones for Science
OASIS generated real-time video with on-device AI. Four years later, Apple redesigned the iPhone so that AI won't burn your hand -- and admitted that we were right.
Apple Design Resources
Design apps accurately and quickly using official Apple design templates, icon production templates, color guides, and more.
!Boring Software
Apple Design Award Winner—(Not Boring) Weather, Habits, Timer, Calculator—better everyday apps, built like a game, 3D interface, customizable with skins, supported by members.
Introducing the Third Generation of Apple’s Foundation Models
Our next generation of Apple Intelligence is centered around our users, integrated deeply into our operating systems, and powered by a bold…
Apple at 50: eight technology leaps that changed our world
From Apple II to the iPhone, time and again this extraordinary company has anticipated the value of opening up computing to everyone.
John | Formfactor Design on Twitter / X
Hot take: Liquid Glass is NOT a design failure.Apple’s designers are league ahead of any of us yapping here.⁰They didn’t “forget” readability with their $500K salary 🤷🏻Here's what we missed... 😅 pic.twitter.com/gzk0ryNQmf— John | Formfactor Design (@johnny_lam_) June 10, 2025
