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Apple to Rename Operating Systems by Year and Debut 'Solarium' UI Overhaul at WWDC. Apple

Apple says aligning OS names with calendar years will clarify version relationships across its product lineup.

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Apple is preparing to rename all its operating systems using the upcoming year’s last two digits.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on-stage at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2022.

Overview

  • Apple will shift to a year-based naming scheme for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS, unveiling the first “26” versions at WWDC on June 9, 2025.
  • The Solarium redesign will bring rounded icons, frosted-translucent panels and consistent menus to every Apple platform.
  • New AI-powered tools will include live translation for AirPods, more capable Siri interactions and enhanced multitasking on iPadOS.
  • Apple plans to open its proprietary AI models to third-party developers and add features like eye-scrolling controls for Vision Pro and intelligent battery management.
  • Developer and public betas of the renamed OS updates and Solarium overhaul will roll out over the summer, with general release slated for September 2025.