Claude prepares Liquid Glass UI revamp for iOS app

Anthropic is putting the finishing touches on a Liquid Glass redesign for the Claude iOS app, complete with overhauled navigation. The update places Claude alongside a growing roster of third-party apps racing to align with Apple’s newest design philosophy. Apple’s Liquid Glass design language, first unveiled at WWDC on June 9, 2025, marked the most dramatic visual shift in iOS since the flat design era began over a decade ago. Instead of opaque panels and sharp edges, Liquid Glass introduces translucent, fluid materials that reflect and refract background content in real time. What the Claude redesign looks like The upcoming Claude update focuses on two fronts: adopting the Liquid Glass aesthetic and simplifying in-app navigation. User feedback from recent updates, which started rolling out in mid-to-late September 2026, has been largely positive, with testers noting a cleaner flow between conversations and settings. Anthropic has also been layering in complementary features like widgets, shortcuts, and integrations that dovetail with the navigation overhaul. Bug fixes and performance improvements are part of the package too. The timing aligns neatly with iOS 27, which landed arou...