While software and interface competition in the smartphone market continues unabated, Chinese technology giant Honor is taking a big step that excites its users.

The company is officially starting the early access process of MagicOS 11, the massive software update based on the new generation Android 17 operating system, for certain devices.

The most striking feature of this new version is the brand new transparent design language that Honor calls “Liquid Glass” and claims to be a first in the Android world.

This update, which pushes the boundaries in interface design, offers users not only an aesthetic innovation, but also a fluent, dynamic and very contemporary user experience that works integrated with device hardware and ambient light.

MagicOS 11, which can currently be tested by a limited number of technology enthusiasts, takes the brand’s software vision to the next level.

What Does the “Liquid Glass” Effect Coming with MagicOS 11 Promise?

In recent years, software developers have been working on cleaner and more fluid appearances in portable operating systems. Honor also creates a visual revolution with the MagicOS 11 update.

This new visual effect called “Liquid Glass”; It adds a translucent, glass-like touch to almost every part of the system, including the notification drawer, settings menu, system animations and navigation bar.

This new design language not only offers fixed transparent backgrounds; It also gives real-time reactions according to the user’s touch on the screen and environmental lighting conditions.

When the demo images are shared by the company are examined, it is seen that the effect works extremely smoothly and gives the feeling of a liquid substance floating on the screen.

Liquid Glass, built on light flow, reflections and depth perception, allows Honor users to customize themes, icons and application layouts in a much more free way.

Although some critics in the technology world like this new look to Apple’s design line, Honor argues that such a comprehensive transparency and widget effect in the Android ecosystem has come to life in its devices for the first time.

A New User Experience Focused on Visual and Artificial Intelligence

This glass effect throughout the system not only offers a visual feast. MagicOS 11 has a much more powerful and smart infrastructure behind its flashy interface.

By integrating artificial intelligence-based features into the center of the system, the company creates a more intuitive experience that learns user habits and reacts accordingly.

Thanks to translucent widgets, dynamic wallpapers and advanced HDR effects, every corner of the screen looks much more vibrant and layered.

Beta Process Started: Which Devices Receive the Update?

This striking software experience offered by Honor is currently only being tested within a limited beta program (Pioneer Edition).

The company collects feedback from a small number of developers and enthusiastic users to perfect the software. The lucky devices included in this first wave of testing consist of the brand’s most current flagship models.

right now just Honor Magic 8 , Magic 8 Pro , Magic 8 Pro Air and in the luxury segment Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design models can experience this update.

If you own one of these devices and have the chance to participate in the beta program in the China region, you can enter the “My Honor” application and follow the Clubs and MagicOS sections respectively, and then fill out the “MagicOS 11 Liquid Glass Beta Version Pioneer Recruitment” form.

Users whose applications are approved are among the first to try this innovative version.

However, it is important to remember that this is an early stage testing software.

Honor officials warn users that some errors, momentary performance drops, excessive battery consumption or heating problems may occur in the version.

Following the completion of the testing processes, the company plans to distribute the stable version of MagicOS 11 to more devices around the world. In today’s world where smartphone manufacturers compete fiercely in software design, Honor’s bold move proves once again the power of the brand.