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Apple Wins Gold Cube for Liquid Glass at ADC Awards

5/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Apple won a Gold Cube for Liquid Glass at ADC Awards on May 15, 2026.
Leslie Jones hosted the ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street, New York.
Liquid Glass debuted at WWDC 2025 for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, earning honors.
Apple reduced translucency after the September 2025 release to improve readability.
After Alan Dye left for Meta, Apple plans iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 updates.

History

Historical Context

Steve Jobs’ 2000 vision for a finger-controlled touchscreen led Apple to launch Project Purple, and in January 2007 unveiled the iPhone with a glass front—a switch that cost about $150 million and partnered with Corning. Building on that glass-centric legacy, Apple introduced the Liquid Glass UI in June 2025 (iOS 26), extending the design language across its platforms.

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Story summary

Apple won a Gold Cube for Liquid Glass at ADC Awards on May 15, 2026.
Leslie Jones hosted the ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street, New York.
Liquid Glass debuted at WWDC 2025 for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, earning honors.
Apple reduced translucency after the September 2025 release to improve readability.
After Alan Dye left for Meta, Apple plans iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 updates.

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