WWDC 2025 is formally right here, with Apple set to kick off its annual developer convention with its opening keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time at present.
Apple is about to announce its newest software program updates, starting from iOS 26 to macOS Tahoe, and there may all the time be a shock or two in retailer.
Beneath, we recap 5 key rumors heading into WWDC 2025:
- iOS 26 as an alternative of iOS 19, with a new Liquid Glass design, preinstalled Video games and Preview apps, a simplified Cellphone app, a number of new options for the Messages app, and lots of different modifications. iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 are anticipated to have comparable design modifications as iOS 26.
- No new {hardware}… most likely? A brand new AirTag is on the horizon, however it’s unclear if Apple will announce it throughout the WWDC 2025 keynote. And whereas Apple has probably trademarked homeOS, the concept it would unveil its long-rumored sensible dwelling hub at present is merely hopeful hypothesis at this level.
- The extra customized model of Siri is reportedly nonetheless delayed, however another Apple Intelligence enhancements are anticipated to be launched at present, equivalent to Mixmoji and a revamped Shortcuts app.
- iPads may go extra like a Mac. For instance, it has been rumored that at the least some iPad fashions operating iPadOS 26 will present a macOS-like menu bar whereas the gadget is linked to a Magic Keyboard.
- macOS Tahoe is seemingly the title of Apple’s subsequent Mac working system, which would possibly drop assist for a number of Intel-based Macs.
Keep tuned for in-depth protection of all of Apple’s bulletins at present.
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