At WWDC 2026 Apple tweaked its Liquid Glass UI with adjustable refraction, stronger contrast, sharper icons and under-the-hood performance boosts in iOS 27 for faster launches, photo loads and network handoffs. It also expanded its child safety suite—adding dedicated accounts, Ask to Browse, time allowances, schedules and a revamped Screen Time—giving parents tighter controls while underscoring that these tools aren’t a substitute for digital education.

This edition covers Amazon’s new AI-powered merch creator, Meta’s Edits app getting an AI assistant and desktop build, and iOS 27’s redesigned AirPods settings interface. It also dives into UX research with cognitive inclusion, tips for AI-ready design systems, timeless design principles from Dieter Rams, human-centered connection over perfection, a semiconductor-industry rebrand, and how designers earn strategic influence.