Evolution of macOS System Icons
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Summary
Apple introduces a new UI design called Liquid Glass in macOS 26, featuring softer and shinier icons. The article documents the evolution of macOS system icons over the years.
Key quotes
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This release being one of the most dramatic visual overhauls of macOS's design.
I wanted to begin a collection chronicling the evolution of the system icons over the years.
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