Has anyone noticed the latest design kit release?
I just found out that Apple dropped their newest UI components for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 on Figma. This is pretty exciting for designers who work on mobile apps.
I’m wondering what’s new in this version compared to the previous iOS 25 kit. Are there any major design changes or new interface elements that we should know about?
Also, has anyone started using these components yet? I’m curious about the quality and how complete the library is. Sometimes these official kits take a while to include all the latest features.
Would love to hear thoughts from other designers who have checked it out. Is it worth switching from the older version right away or should we wait for any potential updates?
The iOS 26 kit has solid improvements, but nobody’s talking about how it hammers performance on large files. I’ve migrated three big projects these past two weeks and the new components are resource hogs. Files with 50+ screens that used to run smooth now lag like crazy when you’re navigating or editing. Those enhanced auto-layout features look great but they’re computationally expensive. I had to split one complex prototype into smaller files just to keep it usable. Small projects won’t notice this, but if you’re working on comprehensive design systems, think about your file structure before switching. The visual upgrades are worth it, just plan your migration smart if you’re dealing with large-scale apps.
just grabbed it this morning - the new interactive components are incredible! Transitions are way smoother than iOS 25 kit. The updated SF Symbols integration is a huge time-saver too. only weird thing is some components don’t match the current iOS beta exactly, but that’ll probably get fixed soon. definitely recommend it if you’re working on anything releasing next year.
I downloaded the iOS 26 kit yesterday and had a chance to explore it. The most noticeable change is the updated spacing system; they’ve refined padding and margins for various components, creating a cleaner look. Additionally, navigation bars now feature subtle shadow adjustments that contribute to a more modern aesthetic. In terms of completeness, I found about 90% of the essentials included, such as standard buttons, forms, and navigation components, all with proper auto-layout. However, some newer features like enhanced notification styles are still absent, which is typical for initial releases. If you’re starting new projects, I’d recommend switching due to the improved organization and updated color tokens; for existing projects, it might be wise to wait a few weeks, as Apple often issues minor updates based on designer feedback.
Been using the iOS 26 kit for a week now and the component variants are way more comprehensive. Apple finally added proper dark mode states for everything - that was such a pain in the previous version. They also overhauled the typography system with better hierarchy and readability scales. The new control center components are included too, which no third-party kits had before. File organization is much cleaner, so you don’t have to dig through multiple pages to find what you need. Loads faster despite having more content. Only complaint is the newer accessibility features aren’t fully documented yet, but the components work fine. If you’re doing iOS work, definitely make the switch.
iOS 26 kit’s solid, but I took a different route. Instead of manually updating design kits and syncing across teams, I built an automated workflow that grabs the latest components and pushes them to our design system.
Used Latenode to monitor Apple’s Figma releases, download new assets, and auto-update our component library. It notifies the team when new versions drop and backs up current work before switching.
The real win? It syncs with our dev handoff. When designers use new iOS 26 components, Latenode updates our code repo with matching tokens and specs automatically.
No more checking for updates manually or dealing with version mismatches. Everything stays synced without anyone remembering to do anything.
Saves us 5-6 hours per release cycle and kills those “which version are you using” conversations.
You can set up something similar at https://latenode.com