Overview

• At WWDC 2025 on June 9, Apple will showcase its shift to year-based version numbers with iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26.
• The new naming convention mirrors automotive model years by assigning each OS the year after its public launch, despite a late-2025 release.
• Under the codename Solarium, Apple plans a cross-platform visual overhaul featuring translucent interfaces, floating pill-shaped toolbars, thinner buttons and shimmering effects.
• Third-party developers will gain broader access to Apple’s AI models through the forthcoming Apple Intelligence platform, enabling deeper integration of generative features.
• The combined rebrand and redesign aim to simplify and unify the user experience across iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro devices.