The WWDC 2025 keynote lasted just over ninety minutes. If you prefer not to watch the entire presentation, we’ve gathered the most important highlights from Apple’s latest event.
1. Welcome to Version 26
Apple has streamlined its version numbering across all platforms, making it easier for users to keep track of updates.From now on, each platform will use the year of release as its version number.
This change means you won’t see mismatched software versions on your devices anymore—no more iOS 18 on your iPhone while your Apple Watch runs watchOS 11.
All platforms introduced during WWDC 2025 will share a ‘26’ version number, resulting in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
2. Introducing Liquid Glass Design
With this update comes Apple's most significant redesign as iOS 7 was launched in 2013. Yes, it’s been over ten years since we’ve seen such a major shift in design across Apple devices!
The new design language is called ‘Liquid Glass’. As the name suggests, transparency plays a key role in this fresh look.You can catch glimpses of it in Tim Cook's video shared below.
When you interact with elements like pulling down notifications on an iPhone screen, they create a unique distorted effect that resembles sliding glass over the display.
This new aesthetic is present throughout various operating systems—from lock screens and home screens to app icons and playback controls within apps themselves.
3. Enhanced Intelligence Features
The latest updates bring exciting features powered by Apple Intelligence starting with Live Translation capabilities.
This feature allows real-time translation across multiple apps. As an example, when using Messages on any device—iPhone or Mac—your texts can be automatically translated into the recipient's language while their replies come back translated for you as well.
FaceTime also benefits from live translated subtitles so that even if you're not fluent in another language; you'll still understand what’s being said during calls. Additionally, real-time translation is coming to phone calls too; a digital voice will translate your speech into another language during one-on-one conversations initially available for English (UK and US), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain).
You’ll also find smarter actions available through Shortcuts on all devices where you can ask Apple Intelligence to summarize text or generate images based on prompts among other tasks!
A cool new visual intelligence feature lets users take screenshots which then reveal options at the bottom of their screen allowing them to scan details for calendar entries or search online without leaving their current app!
4.Revamped Calling and Messaging Apps
The Phone and Messages applications have undergone significant changes with these updates available across all compatible devices including iPhones and Macs!
New features include Call Screening designed specifically to filter out unwanted spam calls along with Hold Assist which keeps track of where you are in call queues notifying when it's time for you next!
Messages now includes screening tools that move messages from unknown contacts away from main views into separate areas plus customizable backgrounds for chats along with poll creation options within group conversations!
5. The Most Significant Update Yet for iPad
If you're an iPad user get ready as this update marks Apple's largest overhaul ever released specifically tailored towards its tablet line-up!
A plethora of new features await including an innovative multi-tasking window system similar found within macOS making viewing multiple applications simultaneously much simpler allowing resizing windows easily moving them around displays effortlessly!
An additional mac-style addition includes access Menu Bar swiping down top display providing speedy shortcuts contextual commands whenever needed!
The Files app has received major improvements enhancing file management experience substantially enabling color coding folder icons even adding emojis too! Plus Preview request arrives allowing PDF editing directly through updated interface seamlessly integrating functionality together beautifully !
If you've got older models dating back as far as late-2018 don’t worry—they’re set receive upgrades later this year so check compatibility lists here !
6 Spotlight Shines Brightly On Mac
macOS Tahoe brings us biggest Spotlight upgrade yet thanks integration featuring advanced capabilities powered by AI technology !
You’ll now be able perform actions straight from search bar typing commands like composing sending messages quickly utilizing ‘quick keys' initiating tasks efficiently demonstrated simply typing ‘sm' into spotlight instantly creating message composition action effortlessly !
< H3 >7 Vision OS Gets Memory Upgrade< /H3 >
< p >Apple's Vision pro headset isn't left behind either receiving enhancements via vision OS bringing exciting widget functionalities placing virtual widgets clocks calendars photos weather tiles physical spaces around rooms seamlessly blending digital experiences reality beautifully ! < / p >
< p >These widgets remember placements meaning returning headset next day finds same setup waiting ready use again without hassle reconfiguring settings every time visit room again . < / p >
< h3 >8 CarPlay And TV OS Also get Makeover< / h3 >
< p >Every aspect Apple's software platforms touched during WWDC keynote included CarPlay receiving Liquid Glass makeover through IOS update enhancing widget functionalities live activities providing glanceable information driving safely . < / p >
< p >Lastly ,Apple TV refreshes tv OS introducing new design aesthetics karaoke mode Music App turning IPhones microphones playing voices television creating fun interactive experiences family friends alike . < / p >
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