Apple’s June 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote concluded with groundbreaking reveals including iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass redesign, showcasing major upgrades coming to Apple's ecosystem this year.
Marking its shift to future-oriented naming conventions, Apple demonstrated why iOS 26 represents its most ambitious software evolution yet. The presentation unveiled comprehensive details about the Liquid Glass aesthetic revolution, macOS Tahoe's arrival, enhanced gaming experiences, with most features slated for public release this autumn.
Liquid Glass: Apple's First Full Design Overhaul in 12 Years
Since iOS 7's landmark redesign in 2013, Apple has waited over a decade to introduce Liquid Glass - a fluid, organic visual language that will redefine user interfaces across iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and televisions for years to come.
iOS 26 Launch Timeline
Following today's developer beta release, Apple's roadmap includes a public beta arriving in July before the full iOS 26 and Liquid Glass experience rolls out to consumers this fall.
Revolutionized Calling Experience
Liquid Glass transforms fundamental iPhone functionality with customizable call layouts, pre-call message screening, and revolutionary hold music detection - reimagining mobile communication.
Next-Generation Messaging
Building on Liquid Glass's fluid design, Messages introduces conversation-specific backgrounds, advanced spam filtering, and live typing indicators for group chats - finally addressing one of users' most requested features.
macOS Tahoe: The Computer Reimagined
Mac users gain deeper customization options through Liquid Glass's unified design language, including the surprising addition of a native phone application - marking macOS's most significant transformation in recent memory.
watchOS Gets an AI Fitness Coach
The new Workout Buddy leverages artificial intelligence to analyze training patterns and deliver personalized encouragement, with upcoming features including custom workout creation and integrated media management.
iPadOS 26: A Desktop-Class Experience
Apple's tablet operating system receives its most pro-oriented update yet with innovative window management and a customizable menu bar. "This represents our most substantial iPadOS advancement," said Craig Federighi, highlighting improved multitasking and creative workflows.
visionOS 26 Expands AR Possibilities
The Apple Vision Pro gains crucial interface upgrades with interactive widgets and expanded hardware support, including compatibility with PlayStation VR2 controllers - potentially transforming mixed reality gaming.
Gaming Centralized
Apple introduces a unified gaming hub consolidating titles from Vampire Survivors to Stardew Valley, complete with social features and competitive challenges for both solo and multiplayer experiences.
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