Overview

• Apple plans to shift to year-based OS names—iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26—replacing its fragmented versioning system
• The renaming aims to streamline branding and align software versions for clearer compatibility across Apple’s platforms
• The internal ‘Solarium’ redesign will introduce visionOS-inspired elements such as rounded icons, translucent windows and unified UI treatments
• Apple Intelligence will open to third-party developers, enabling external AI integrations and new app capabilities
• Expected AI-driven additions include live AirPods and Siri translation, eye-scrolling controls for Vision Pro and intelligent battery management