Liquid Glass for Android is 'not happening,' at least not for Pixels
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google’s President of Android, Sameer Samat, confirmed on Twitter that Apple’s Liquid Glass design will not be adopted on Android, emphasizing the company’s commitment to its own design language.
- Google has heavily invested in its Material Design system, with the latest Material 3 Expressive update providing a distinct user experience that the company believes works better for Android users.
- While Google is steering clear of Liquid Glass, other Android manufacturers like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Samsung have incorporated design elements inspired by Apple’s UI changes into their custom Android skins.
- Android 17 is expected to introduce more blur effects, but these will differ from Apple’s Liquid Glass, which involves more comprehensive UI redesign beyond just blur.
- Google plans to reveal more about Android’s design and features at “The Android Show” on May 12, which is anticipated to be a significant event for the platform.
