Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Android 17 May Resemble iOS 26
Google is working on a new version of Android called Android 17.
Some people think it might look a lot like the latest iPhone software, iOS 26, which has a lot of see-through and blurry effects.
A person who shares tech news on a platform called Telegram showed pictures of what Android 17 might look like.
These pictures show more blurry and see-through parts in the phone's menus.
Some people don't like the see-through effects in iOS 26 because they think it's more about looking pretty than being useful.
Apple later added a way to turn off these effects.
So, the big question is: do people want their Android phones to look more like iOS with these effects?
Google is preparing to release the first developer build of Android 17.
Android 17 may feature increased translucency and blur effects, similar to iOS 26's Liquid Glass design.
Leaked screenshots show these changes in the volume menu and power menu.
iOS 26's design has been criticized for prioritizing style over usability.
Apple later added a control to switch the Liquid Glass effect in iOS 26.
- Who
- Google and Apple
- What
- Android 17 may adopt design elements from iOS 26
- When
- Android 17 developer build expected soon
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To potentially enhance user interface with translucency and blur effects
- Android Version
- Android 17
- Influenced By
- iOS 26
- Expected Changes
- Increased translucency and blur effects
- Source of Leaks
- Tipster MysticLeaks on Telegram
- Current Android Design
- Material 3 Expressive
- iOS 26 Design Language
- Liquid Glass
- Criticism of iOS 26
- Style over substance, hindered user flow
- iOS 26 Update
- Added control to switch Liquid Glass effect