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Liquid Glass Excitement

I can't lie I'm practically counting down the days. Apple’s upcoming Liquid Glass UI is everything.

The more I see, the more I stare, and the more I want. It’s not just another visual refresh it’s a full-on experience shift, something we haven’t seen at this scale since iOS 7 dropped and turned the entire design world on its head.

Back then, people scoffed at flat design. They said Apple had lost its mind ditching skeuomorphism. But look who was right. Apple led, and the rest of the industry followed. Now, with Liquid Glass, they’re about to do it again—this time with depth, motion, and glassy realism that makes your screen feel alive.

What Is Liquid Glass?

If you haven’t been glued to every WWDC leak and developer preview like I have first of all, shame on you but here’s the scoop: Liquid Glass is Apple’s next gen design language, and it's as if iOS, macOS, and visionOS had a baby made of light, depth, and liquid elegance.

It’s not gimmicky. It’s not Android’s cluttered chaos or Windows 11’s half-baked attempts at polish. This is something crafted. Something intentional. Layers of UI that move with you. Interfaces that look like actual flowing glass—cool, clean, futuristic. And paired with Spatial Audio and Apple’s already tight haptics? Chef’s kiss.

Why I’m Losing My Mind (In the Best Way)

I’ve already got my iPhone 16 Pro, iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro polished and waiting. You know that silver body with the M4 Max chip is going to look untouchable with that new Liquid Glass look. I’ve seen the preview videos, the demo screenshots, the developer kit sneak peeks and it’s nothing short of mesmerising.

Apple isn’t just updating the UI they’re changing how we interact with our devices. This is like when touchscreens first became standard. Like when Retina displays made everything else look pixelated and sad. Like when Apple Silicon blew Intel out of the water.

Liquid Glass is the next evolution. And I want it on everything.

This Will Shake Heads Mark My Words

Some people are still downplaying it. “Oh, it’s just a new coat of paint.” These are the same people who said the iPhone wouldn’t catch on. Or that iPads were just big iPhones. Or that M1 was overhyped. We all know how that turned out.

Mark my words: Liquid Glass will redefine what premium software feels like. It will set the tone for design in the next decade. From the UI transitions to the depth-based effects, this isn’t just a style change it’s Apple flexing again. Quietly, confidently, as only they do.

It’s more than a visual shift it’s a feeling. A mood. A promise that Apple still knows how to surprise us in an era where most tech feels... stale. The ecosystem is about to feel more alive, more intuitive, and, frankly, more Apple.

So yeah, I’m ready. iPhone 16 Pro? Locked and loaded. iPad Pro? Already looking futuristic. MacBook Pro? Can’t wait to see Liquid Glass breathe through that gorgeous 16-inch display.

And to all the doubters? Just wait. This will be one of those “Where were you when...” Apple moments. Just like iOS 7. Just like the first Retina Mac.

History, my friends, is about to repeat itself with style.

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10 Years of Apple Watch

By Thomas Marsh-Connors The Angry British Conservative

I remember not long ago when I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a wristwatch. No, thank you. Give me a proper gentleman’s pocket watch, nestled neatly in the waistcoat, chain glinting with pride and class. A real statement. That was my style. Still is, to some extent. There’s a charm to the past that you don’t just toss aside.

But then ten years ago Apple went and did what Apple always does: turned the ordinary into the desirable. The Apple Watch was born. At first, I scoffed. A wrist computer? For steps? For silly notifications and closing “rings”? Please. I had my iPhone. I had my routine. I had my values.

Yet somehow… curiosity won.

Series 1 – The Gateway Watch (2015)

I picked up the first one out of pure intrigue. It was a bit sluggish, a bit basic, and truth be told, it didn’t revolutionise my life but it got me thinking. Maybe this wasn’t just a gimmick. Maybe there was something to the idea of smart timekeeping.

It was the first time a wristwatch felt like an extension of my personality rather than a relic or ornament. Apple had made the wristwatch relevant again, and for someone like me rooted in tradition yet fascinated by progress that meant something.

Series 3 – The Wake-Up Call (2017)

This one hit differently. Faster, sleeker, better battery life. I started checking texts from my wrist. Using it for workouts. Timing interviews for the podcast. Getting those cheeky reminders to breathe whether I wanted them or not.

It stopped being just a watch. It became a tool. A digital assistant that strapped itself to me and never complained. My lovely old pocket watch didn’t stand a chance it stayed tucked away, gathering dust, a romantic memory more than a modern necessity.

Series 6 – Peak Refinement (2020)

Blood oxygen. ECG. Bright always-on display. Suddenly I wasn’t just glancing at the time I was checking my heart. It was part of my health routine, part of my awareness of self.

Apple had transformed the humble wristwatch into a health guardian. And I’ll admit during those weird lockdown days it helped. It gave a sense of rhythm when everything else felt off. You can’t quite put a price on that.

Series 8 – Subtle Evolution (2022)

By now, the Watch felt second nature, like wearing socks or brushing your teeth. You don’t think about it; you just do it. Series 8 was about polishing the experience. There were no grand fireworks, just small refinements that made the thing even more seamless.

And then came the showstopper…

Apple Watch Ultra 2 – The Titan on My Wrist (2024)

This is it—the pinnacle. Big, bold, unashamedly masculine. Designed for divers, climbers, and explorers, it is worn daily by a podcaster, writer, and cultural commentator. Go figure.

It’s not just a watch—it’s a statement. It says I value functionality, durability, and design. It’s rugged but refined, just like the people who wear it.

Everything about the Ultra 2 is peak Apple: beautiful industrial design with raw power under the hood. The sort of thing that makes you remember why you joined the ecosystem in the first place.

A Decade Later: Pocket Watch to Powerhouse

So here we are, ten years on. I still adore my pocket watches, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t use them anymore. They’re antiques now, symbols of a bygone era. Apple Watch? That’s my now. It’s my travel companion, fitness tracker, personal assistant, and piece of art all in one.

Ironically, time has flown by. Ten years of software updates, new materials, tighter integration, and growing dependence. The Apple Watch didn’t just change the tech industry. It changed me.

Funny how that happens.