The Nothing CEO, Carl Pei, has made his opinion clear on Apple’s latest ‘Liquid Glass’ design shift, which is set to appear across all of the company’s operating systems later this year. While the design has drawn mixed reactions from the tech world, with some fans loving it and others criticizing its practicality, Pei seems to be in the former camp. He expressed his fondness for the design on X, commenting, ‘Liquid Glass… I kinda love it?’ However, despite his admiration for the aesthetic, Pei quickly clarified that Nothing will not be adopting the design for its own operating system, Nothing OS.
In a direct response to a user’s question on whether he would ‘copy’ Apple’s UI approach, Pei confidently stated, ‘We have great stuff to launch too,’ reinforcing that Nothing is committed to following its own unique path in the tech landscape. While Liquid Glass may be visually striking, some users have voiced concerns about its functionality, particularly regarding the translucency of app icons, which some feel could strain the eyes over time. Pei, in response to these concerns, emphasized that ‘design should serve function and usability first.’
For those curious about Apple’s latest design, the first iOS 26 beta 1 is available for developers to download. It offers a hands-on chance to experience Liquid Glass firsthand and see if it lives up to the hype or falls short of expectations.