Overview

• Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language brings dynamic translucency and rounded controls to iOS26, macOS26, watchOS26, iPadOS26 and tvOS26 interfaces
• The company adopted a year-based naming scheme, rebranding its operating systems as iOS26, macOS26, watchOS26, iPadOS26 and tvOS26 to align release cycles with the calendar
• Apple Intelligence now powers Live Translations across messages, FaceTime and calls while the revamped Phone app offers on-device Call Screening and Hold Assist
• macOS26 Tahoe gains a translucent dock and toolbars plus a Games app, iPadOS26 introduces a windowing system for adjustable app layouts and watchOS26 adds a Workout Buddy for real-time fitness insights
• WWDC2025 concluded with developer betas available immediately, a public beta slated for July and a full release planned for this fall