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Apple Debuts Year-Based OS Naming and Liquid Glass Interface with New AI Tools at WWDC 2025

The company combines a unified design overhaul with practical, offline-capable AI features to enhance everyday functionality across its devices

Overview

  • Apple renames its operating systems to year-based titles—iOS26, iPadOS26, macOS Tahoe26, watchOS26 and tvOS26—to standardize its software lineup
  • The Liquid Glass interface brings refined transparency and 3D depth effects to icons, windows and widgets across all Apple platforms
  • Apple Intelligence now delivers live translation during FaceTime calls and text messages without requiring an internet connection
  • Enhanced visual recognition lets users identify on-screen objects via screenshots and AI-powered web searches within any app
  • Developers can tap on-device Apple Intelligence to build generative AI applications that operate offline