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artosv
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Request for a Classic UI mode option in iOS

Subject: Please Bring Back the Classic iOS Design – A Request for iOS 28


Dear Apple,


I have been an iPhone user for years, and I genuinely love the simplicity and consistency of Apple’s software.


However, I feel that the recent Liquid Glass design has moved too far away from what made iOS special to me.


I miss the classic iOS 7–18 design language: clean interfaces, solid backgrounds, simple shapes, clear buttons and smooth, understated animations.


I understand that Apple wants to innovate and introduce new visual experiences. However, not every user wants a glass-like interface with transparency and reflections everywhere.


My suggestion for iOS 28 is simple:


Please introduce a complete Classic UI mode.


It should include:



  • Fully opaque menus and panels.


  • Classic Control Center design.


  • Traditional notification appearance.


  • Less visual clutter and transparency.


  • Classic-style animations and transitions.


  • An option to disable Liquid Glass throughout the entire system.

I am not asking Apple to abandon Liquid Glass. I am asking Apple to give users a choice.


iOS 7–18 had a unique balance of simplicity, beauty and usability. I would love to see that design philosophy remain available.


Please consider giving users the choice between Liquid Glass and Classic iOS.


Thank you for listening to your users.


(yea I use chat got but it’s really important to me and I think not only to me)

Posted on Nov 5, 2026 7:53 AM

2 replies

SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Nov 5, 2026 8:00 AM in response to artosv

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Niel
User level: Level 10 (756,437 points)

Nov 5, 2026 7:58 AM in response to artosv

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Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389279