Apple’s new interface innovation, Liquid Glass, is impressive. The design pattern resembles happy floating blobs rippling across the screen like jellyfish in motion. They bend light, respond to touch, and adapt to the environment. Yet despite its technical brilliance, the chemistry feels unbalanced.

Apple describes Liquid Glass as a “digital meta-material” inspired by lensing and fluid motion. On paper and in demos, the chemistry between form and function seems precise.

But that chemistry has broken down in the real world. Across social media, users are reporting clashes between Liquid Glass and their setups, with some calling it “Liquid Ass.”

So, is Liquid Glass a scientific breakthrough? Or has Apple muddied the waters?

At WWDC25, Apple proudly revealed Liquid Glass as part of their latest software update. Their introductory video describes it as a “significant new step and evolution of the look and feel of Apple software.”