Mark Gurman of Bloomberg unveiled an in‑depth leak detailing iOS 27’s next design overhaul. The report spots new animations, a revamped Siri, and a fully customizable Camera app, but the real headline is the promised tweak to the Liquid Glass tab bars. Apple aims to smooth the user flow across the system.

The leak explains that the on‑screen keyboard will now slide keys up from the bottom, a visual cue that aligns with the glass‑like aesthetic. More importantly, Apple plans to merge the search button back into the bottom tab bar across apps like Safari, Weather, and Image Playground. This change could eliminate the frustrating double‑tap needed to reveal hidden tabs.

In iOS 26, the tab bar collapsed into a single icon when scrolling, forcing users to tap twice to access a section. The new design promises to keep the full tab bar visible even while scrolling, a feature that aligns with iOS 18’s earlier layout. If delivered, this adjustment would address long‑standing user complaints and streamline navigation.

Apple’s next system‑wide release, slated for launch in the coming weeks, will test these refinements. If the tab bar stays fully exposed, the most vocal critics of the Liquid Glass design will likely applaud the change. This tweak could set a new standard for app navigation across the ecosystem.