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If you didn’t catch Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 keynote on June 9, you missed one of the biggest overhauls this year. Apple rolled out a wave of software updates across its entire ecosystem—iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and even Vision Pro—and it’s clear that Apple is heading into a new era!
A Bold New Look Across All Devices
A major design revamp: Apple introduced a more unified, fluid visual identity that spans across platforms, promising a cleaner and smarter user experience. The update affects everything from icons and widgets to animations and transitions, making the UI more immersive and modern than ever.
Say Hello to Version 26
In a move that breaks from its traditional naming conventions, Apple is ditching location-based names and version numbers in favour of a streamlined year-based approach. That’s right—2025’s lineup includes iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
This means that for the first time, all of Apple’s platforms are aligned under a single version number, making it easier for users and developers alike to stay in sync.
iOS 26: A Smarter, More Visual iPhone Experience
The most noticeable transformation is happening on the iPhone. With iOS 26, Apple is rolling out an enhanced design experience paired with deeper integration across apps. A key highlight is the unified Phone and FaceTime interface, which now includes features like Call Screening and Hold Assist—tools designed to manage unanswered calls more efficiently by notifying users when the other party finally picks up.
Messages is getting an intelligent makeover too. Users can now personalise group chats with shared backgrounds and interactive elements like polls. In the U.S., Apple Cash integration allows people to send or request money directly within the app. Additionally, emoji customisation gets a creative twist with Genmoji, letting users craft new emojis by combining icons or requesting unique designs, powered by ChatGPT.
Live Translation is expanding its reach in iOS 26, offering real-time language support across phone and messaging apps, even during live calls with non-iPhone users. The Visual Intelligence feature takes cues from Android's Circle to Search by identifying content within screenshots and surfacing related items across apps.
Apple Maps now remembers past locations to suggest smarter routes. Meanwhile, Apple Wallet grows to include digital ID support for non-travel use and new perks for in-store payments, though these remain U.S.-exclusive for now. Gaming also gets its spotlight with the new Games app, a unified hub for Apple Arcade titles, personal libraries, and multiplayer challenges.
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macOS Tahoe 26: Bringing iOS Features to the Desktop
Named Tahoe, macOS 26 introduces Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language to the Mac while keeping its productivity-first essence intact. The new Control Centre is now customisable, and folders can be visually enhanced with colours or emojis. Live Activities also make their way to macOS, offering real-time app data right on the desktop. Spotlight search has been supercharged with smarter actions and a clipboard history, making it easier to find and act on what you need. The Shortcuts app now features AI capabilities, making automation more powerful than ever. Notably, the Phone app from iOS lands on macOS too, complete with synced call history and Hold Assist.
For gamers, macOS 26 supports Metal 4, a graphics upgrade enabling more immersive gameplay and smoother performance on new game titles such as Crimson Desert.
iPadOS 26: The iPad Becomes Even More Mac-Like
iPadOS 26 continues to blur the lines between tablet and desktop with a redesigned multitasking system. New window controls like flick-to-tile, grab-to-resize, and Exposé-style previews bring better navigation and workspace flexibility. A persistent menu bar also appears, further reinforcing the Mac-like experience.
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The Files app has been overhauled to support drag-and-drop folders, resizable columns, and enhanced sorting. In a long-awaited update, the Preview app is finally coming to iPad—allowing native PDF annotation and editing without third-party tools. Users working with media will appreciate the upgraded audio and video controls, including new microphone options and built-in local video recording.
watchOS 26: Smarter, More Personal
With watchOS 26, the Apple Watch evolves into a more intelligent workout companion. The new Workout Buddy feature provides personalised coaching and real-time feedback during exercise routines. Smart Stack becomes more context-aware, surfacing apps based on time of day or user behaviour. The OS introduces sound-aware notification controls that automatically adjust volume based on environmental noise levels. New gesture controls, such as Wrist Flick allow users to dismiss alerts without touching the screen, enhancing hands-free interaction.
tvOS 26: A More Entertaining and Personalised Apple TV
Apple TV users are in for a treat with tvOS 26. The update brings iPhone-as-mic integration for karaoke sessions, turning your phone into a real-time microphone. Personalised profiles for Apple TV+ allow every family member to enjoy tailored content suggestions. The interface also embraces the Liquid Glass design, enhancing the cinematic feel of the Apple TV experience with vibrant visuals and smooth transitions.
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visionOS 26: Deeper Into the Spatial Future
Apple’s Vision Pro gets a substantial upgrade with visionOS 26. The update adds persistent spatial widgets for quicker access, improved personas for more realistic virtual presence, and a new privacy-centric Eyes Only mode. Gaming takes a leap forward with support for PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, and new accessibility features like eye-controlled scrolling add convenience. Photos now become immersive memories with spatial scenes that allow users to experience them in a whole new way.
On the first day of WWDC 2025, Apple didn’t just update its platforms—it redefined how users interact with them. With each operating system becoming smarter, more immersive, and more aligned across devices, Apple’s ecosystem is heading into a unified and intelligent future.
