Overview

• According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to introduce a year-based numbering scheme by naming the next iOS release iOS26 instead of iOS19.
• The convention ties version numbers to the year after release so iOS26 will remain current through most of 2026.
• This scheme will unify labels across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS under the single “26” identifier.
• The overhaul will bring visionOS design elements to iPhone, Mac, Watch and TV interfaces for a more cohesive look.
• iPad users are poised to gain enhanced “Mac-like” multitasking features as part of the revamped user interface.