Every June, Apple sets the tech world abuzz with its Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC . This year, the company introduced sweeping upgrades across its software ecosystem. From a breathtaking visual redesign to smart on-device AI, Apple is redefining how we interact with its devices. Here are the top 5 announcements that stood out.
Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass, its most expansive design refresh since iOS 7, now rolling out across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and even visionOS 26. Inspired by Vision Pro, this translucent, dynamic, glass‑like aesthetic adapts to light, dark modes, and even movement transforming buttons, sliders, tab bars, and more. Liquid Glass makes interfaces feel fluid and expressive
Apple is simplifying version names by aligning them with the year of release: iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and so on. This shift makes naming consistent and easy to follow.
Apple is aggressively expanding its Apple Intelligence AI suite:
iOS 26 brings:
iPadOS 26 embraces Mac‑style multitasking with resizable windows, a new menu bar, and the Preview app.
macOS Tahoe 26 upgrades Spotlight with smart filters and actions (e.g., writing notes, sending emails) and merges Phone, Live Activities, and the new Games hub into Mac.
Introducing watchOS 26, featuring Liquid Glass aesthetics and clever gestures:
AirPods are gaining new superpowers:
WWDC 2025 sets a new standard for design elegance and intelligence. The Liquid Glass overhaul brings a beautifully cohesive aesthetic, while on‑device AI, Live Translation, and the new Workout Buddy signal Apple’s equal focus on user empowerment and developer opportunity. The consistent year‑based OS naming adds clarity, while updates across platforms ensure a smoother, richer user experience. Whether you’re a casual user or app developer, these changes usher in a more intelligent, intuitive Apple ecosystem.
