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Apple Unveils Year-Based '26' OS Naming and Liquid Glass Redesign at WWDC 2025

Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote underscores its drive to unify its software ecosystem through year-based OS naming alongside practical AI enhancements designed to strengthen its developer tools.

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Apple says WWDC 2025 will be a peek at something sleek.
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Overview

  • Apple is adopting a year-based naming scheme for its operating systems with iOS 26, macOS 26 (codenamed Tahoe), watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
  • The new Liquid Glass design introduces translucent interface elements, circular icons, and cohesive visuals inspired by visionOS across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and TV platforms.
  • Apple is opening its foundation AI models to third-party developers, enabling on-device AI integrations and revamping its developer tools ecosystem.
  • Practical AI features include intelligent battery management, an AI-powered Shortcuts app, real-time translation in Messages and FaceTime, and AirPods support for live translation and gesture controls.
  • A dedicated Games app replaces Game Center, consolidating Apple Arcade content, multiplayer leaderboards, recommendations, and social gaming features.