Overview

• Apple will debut iOS26, macOS26, watchOS26, tvOS26 and visionOS26 at WWDC on June 9, marking a switch from sequential version numbers to year-based identifiers.
• The naming change aligns each OS to the calendar year after its release to reduce confusion for users and developers navigating disparate version schemes.
• A sweeping visual overhaul codenamed “Solarium” will introduce glass-like transparency, floating pill-shaped toolbars, thinner buttons and a shimmering effect across interface elements.
• Design elements inspired by visionOS will create a consistent look and feel across iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches and Apple TVs for easier device transitions.
• Apple plans to open its AI models to third-party developers through the upcoming Apple Intelligence platform, enabling broader integration in apps.