At WWDC 2025, Apple changed how we interact with our devices with the introduction of a new user interface it calls Liquid Glass. Apple CEO Tim Cook described it this way: “Expressive. Delightful. But still instantly familiar.”

Apple announced a refreshed user interface called Liquid Glass, which features a transparent visual interface that gives everything a "glassy" look.

While watchOS 26 doesn’t look like a big upgrade, there are several ways Liquid Glass will change how you interact with your Watch.