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Updated · T3 · Jun 18
Honor Unveils MagicOS 11 on Android 17, Echoing Apple’s Liquid Glass Design
Updated
Updated · T3 · Jun 18

Honor Unveils MagicOS 11 on Android 17, Echoing Apple’s Liquid Glass Design

3 articles · Updated · T3 · Jun 18

Summary

  • Honor has previewed MagicOS 11, an Android 17 update whose interface closely mirrors Apple’s Liquid Glass look, with glass-like halos around apps, buttons, controls and notifications.
  • The redesign appears in testing on the Honor Magic 8 series, where even elements such as the large lock-screen clock resemble Apple’s iPhone-style presentation.
  • Honor is expected to expand the update to other models later this year, suggesting a broader rollout could arrive within weeks.
  • The release highlights how closely some Android brands now track Apple’s software design language, even as that convergence raises fresh questions about differentiation in smartphones.

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