Microsoft Adds Liquid Glass to SwiftKey, and Users Aren’t Happy

SwiftKey Liquid Glass is now rolling out on iOS, with Microsoft updating the keyboard itself to match Apple’s iOS 26 design. However, some users are already reporting crashes, missing keys, and unexpected switches back to Apple’s keyboard.

SwiftKey finally brings Liquid Glass to the keyboard

Microsoft has updated SwiftKey for iOS to version 4.3.5, adding a proper Liquid Glass theme to the keyboard.

The change brings SwiftKey’s typing interface closer to the visual language Apple introduced with iOS 26 in 2025.

Microsoft had already updated the main SwiftKey app with Liquid Glass styling months ago, but the keyboard itself continued using its older design. Users had repeatedly asked Microsoft to update the keyboard as well.

Users report crashes, spacing problems, and missing keys

The redesign has received a mixed response from SwiftKey users.

Some users say the new Liquid Glass styling does not blend well with other parts of SwiftKey’s interface. Others have reported awkward spacing and missing keyboard keys after installing the update.

There are also reports of crashes.

Some users say SwiftKey occasionally stops working and automatically switches back to Apple’s default iOS keyboard.

Microsoft continues to actively maintain SwiftKey on iOS despite these early complaints.

Liquid Glass adoption continues across iOS apps

Apple introduced Liquid Glass with iOS 26 as part of a larger redesign across its operating systems.

More than a year later, third-party developers continue adopting the design language at different speeds. SwiftKey’s latest update brings one of Microsoft’s most popular iOS apps closer to Apple’s current interface style.

In other Microsoft news, the company is removing the Admin App from Teams and Outlook and moving WinUI development to GitHub.

Via Neowin