Apple refines Liquid Glass in macOS 27 to fix readability complaints

Apple is preparing a refinement of its Liquid Glass design language for macOS 27, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman as reported by 9to5Mac and MacRumors. The update aims to address widespread criticism that the transparency, shadows, and contrast in macOS 26 Tahoe made text, windows, and controls difficult to read. Rather than replacing Liquid Glass, Apple is reportedly tweaking these visual elements to make the interface more usable across busy desktops, Safari tabs, and managed Macs. The changes are expected to clean up 'rough edges' in the Tahoe interface while preserving the modern aesthetic introduced in macOS 26.

In addition to the visual refinements, Apple is reportedly testing an AI-powered Safari feature called 'Organize Tabs' that would automatically group browser tabs based on context. This feature is expected to ship across macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. Apple has not yet officially confirmed these features, but the company is expected to unveil its next operating systems at WWDC on June 8, 2026. Notably, macOS 26 Tahoe is the last version to support Intel Macs, making macOS 27 a critical update for organizations still transitioning to Apple Silicon.