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Apple Unveils iOS 26 and Redesigns All Operating Systems
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26 featuring a new design, live translation, and windowed mode on iPad. Updates span all company platforms, including macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
The annual WWDC 2025 conference has kicked off in California, where Apple presented major updates across all of its operating systems. The highlight of the keynote was the introduction of iOS 26 — the first significantly redesigned version of the mobile OS in twelve years. Moving away from the traditional numbering system, Apple has aligned the version names with the release year, applying the same approach across its platforms: iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
The iOS redesign adopts the Liquid Glass aesthetic — a visual style featuring translucent, shimmering elements. The interface includes refreshed icons, rounded sliders for volume and brightness, and new animations. Interactive side panels have been added for quicker access to functions. Lock screen elements now respond to device rotation with 3D effects. In the Camera app, core shooting modes are more accessible, with advanced options revealed by swiping up.
One of the standout features is real-time live translation during calls, messages, and FaceTime. Translated subtitles are displayed during video calls. Emoji generation has also evolved — the new Genmoji tool lets users create faces with selected expressions. Unique image creation is integrated with ChatGPT and available through the Image Playground.
iPadOS 26 introduces full windowed multitasking, allowing users to resize and switch between apps freely. A new set of controls mimics macOS, enhancing productivity and bridging the gap between tablets and laptops. The interface has been refined for flexibility without overwhelming visuals.
macOS 26, named Tahoe, features a more unified interface with other systems, an improved search function, and expanded personalization options. Safari has removed side panels, enabling content to take full screen for better focus.
watchOS 26 integrates Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI system that analyzes user activity and provides personalized recommendations. It includes noise level detection and automatic notification adjustments. New gestures have been introduced, including wrist flicks to close apps. The interface also reflects the Liquid Glass style.
tvOS updates the Apple Music app. The Karaoke feature now supports using an iPhone as a microphone and adds audio effects. The content playback interface has been redesigned. Apple CarPlay introduces new widgets and launches the Ultra version with expanded features, initially available on Aston Martin vehicles.
The Vision Pro headset received an updated visionOS version. Users can now place app icons and widgets in virtual space and “pin” them to home walls. New widgets for Weather, Music, Photos, and other apps have been added. Virtual avatars are improved, and users have more control over immersive environments.
Apple also announced open access to its language models for third-party developers. This will allow integration of AI features into external apps, enabling personalized experiences, content interaction, and data analysis through Apple’s intelligence infrastructure.
All updates will be available to developers soon, with public releases expected in fall 2025. Apple emphasizes that this update cycle focuses not just on aesthetics, but on reimagining the user-device relationship within a cohesive ecosystem.
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