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Apple to Unveil VisionOS-Inspired iOS 26 Redesign and AI Upgrades at WWDC

The June 9 keynote begins developer beta access to a unified, translucent interface powered by upgraded on-device AI models

Overview

  • Apple will reveal iOS 26, macOS 26 and related platform updates at its WWDC keynote on June 9
  • Developer betas for the new OS versions will be released immediately after the keynote, with a public beta in July and a general launch in September alongside new iPhones
  • A new visionOS-inspired interface is expected to bring translucent, glass-like layers and redesigned rounded icons across Apple platforms
  • Upgraded Apple Intelligence models are anticipated to power features like Genmoji, advanced writing tools and system-wide live translation of calls and messages
  • Apple plans to allow third-party developers to integrate on-device foundation models into their apps for deeper AI-driven functionality