Honor’s Android 17 update might be the most blatant Liquid Glass clone yet [Video]
Honor has unveiled MagicOS 11 based on Android 17. The update features a transparent Liquid Glass interface across all UI elements. A Pioneer Early Access program is available for specific devices in China.
What changed
Specific dates and device eligibility for the Early Access Program are now known.
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Honor MagicOS 11 introduces system-wide Liquid Glass design
confidence 90%Honor has unveiled MagicOS 11 based on Android 17. The update features a transparent Liquid Glass interface across all UI elements. A Pioneer Early Access program is available for specific devices in China.
What's confirmed:
- MagicOS 11 is based on Android 17.
- The update applies a Liquid Glass design across the entire user interface.
- Pioneer Early Access for the Magic 8 series in China ran from June 16 to June 18.
Still unconfirmed:
- MysticLeaks posted Telegram screenshots showing background blur effects across Android.
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Honor Teases MagicOS 11 With Liquid Glass Design
confidence 90%Honor has officially revealed MagicOS 11, an Android 17 update featuring a Liquid Glass-inspired interface and Light Flow design. The company has also launched an Early Access Program for the update. Critics describe the new aesthetic as a blatant copy of Apple's design language.
What's confirmed:
- Honor's MagicOS 11 is based on Android 17.
- The update features a Liquid Glass-inspired interface and Light Flow design.
- Honor has started an Early Access Program for MagicOS 11.
- Android 17 is currently available on supported Pixel devices.
Still unconfirmed:
- MagicOS 11 is the most blatant Liquid Glass clone from any Android brand to date.