<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Apple introduces "Liquid Glass" universal design language to iOS 16, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, drawing criticism online.</li><li>Critics liken the new design to a 'smeary mess' and express discontent with overlapping functionalities.</li><li>Analyst Dan Ives referred to WWDC 2025 as showcasing 'slow and steady improvements' but ultimately being a 'yawner.'</li><li>Jony Ive's departure from Apple in 2019 hinted at a shift in the company's focus from design to operations under CEO Tim Cook.</li><li>MacDailyNews highlights that still screenshots fail to capture the dynamic nature of Liquid Glass design, suggesting videos for accurate representation.</li><li>Criticism is directed towards Tim Cook's 'boring' stage presence and reliance on overproduced video keynotes, contrasting his style with Steve Jobs' charismatic approach.</li><li>Notable announcements from WWDC 2025 include the availability of Apple's on-device foundation models to third-party applications through the Foundation Models API.</li></ul>

Steve Jobs would ‘have fired everyone’ over Apple’s Liquid Glass; Dan Ives calls WWDC 2025 a ‘yawner’

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