Google accused of copying Apple’s Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it

Google’s Android team faced backlash after a teaser showed the Android mascot with a transparent, glassy look that many said resembled Apple’s Liquid Glass.

Android chief Samir Sumaidaie denied that Google was copying Apple’s design language.

Critics pointed out that Android has its own Material Design direction, including the newer Material 3 Expressive style.

The episode underscores how closely rivals watch each other’s interface trends ahead of future Android updates.