Third-party apps on Apple devices must align with Human Interface Guidelines to feel native, intuitive, and trustworthy. Learn why HIG isn’t about copying Apple-but about respecting user expectations across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Apple's approach to showing, hiding, or removing interface controls is guided by clarity, deference, and consistency. Learn how design principles like Liquid Glass, accessibility, and screen context shape every visible element in iOS, macOS, and beyond.