However, while Liquid Glass has advocates among early adopters, it has also attracted some harsh critics, who say the new design language creates confusing clashes between layers that affect readability.

What I’m getting at is that the main features of watchOS 26 are the design and name. Apple Watch will get the same Liquid Glass design as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro.

Apple's WWDC 2025 kicks off at 1 p.m. ET with a keynote featuring Tim Cook, who is expected to detail the new iOS update and other new products.