design language that Apple has been hinting at for over a year. As highlighted by Hockenberry, Apple instructs developers to steer clear of corners and concentrate on “concentricity,” which may seem puzzling to those currently updating their apps to iOS 26. While we have witnessed significant modifications from developers making their apps and visuals more cohesive for iPhones, iOS 26 might suggest deeper transformations, extending beyond just the obvious icons and glass effect.
Hockenberry observes that with iOS 11, Apple also introduced safe area insets, and the rationale behind developers avoiding certain areas of the screen was unclear. After the introduction of the iPhone X with its notch and home tab indicator, the reasoning became apparent. That said, we may be approaching a moment akin to iOS 11, as iOS 26 prompts developers to bypass corners. Nevertheless, while we don’t anticipate a major product launch in the upcoming months, this update could be hinting at the forthcoming generation of Apple products.
