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Apple Poised to Unveil iOS 26 with VisionOS-Inspired UI and New AI Capabilities

Apple’s updates adopt a unified, visionOS-inspired aesthetic matched to calendar-year naming across its device platforms

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Apple Watch 10 is quite the looker (seen here with Sport Loop).

Overview

  • Reports indicate Apple will standardize OS naming to the calendar year, launching iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26.
  • Reports suggest the software will adopt a visionOS-inspired redesign with translucent, glass-like elements and rounder icons to create a consistent look across iPhones, iPads, Macs, watches, TVs and the Vision Pro.
  • According to leaks, AI-driven features in iOS 26 could include battery optimization based on usage patterns, a health coach within the Health app, natural-language shortcuts via Apple Intelligence and live translation through AirPods.
  • 9to5Mac reports that watchOS 26 will support third-party Control Centre widgets, enabling developers to add custom actions alongside standard controls like Wi-Fi and Focus Mode.
  • Bloomberg and 9to5Mac report that Apple is developing a dedicated gaming app to replace Game Center, consolidating game libraries, leaderboards and social features across its platforms.