Apple to Unveil Major OS Redesigns at WWDC 2025, AI Features Still Limited

Apple's upcoming developer conference is set to focus on major design and productivity enhancements for its core operating systems but may do little to alleviate fears that the company is behind on AI, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The WWDC25 keynote on Monday, June 9 will introduce redesigned software for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, alongside more minor updates for the Vision Pro.As part of the overhaul, Apple is reportedly making a sweeping change to its software branding, switching to a year-based system. This means the company will introduce iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26 — all named for 2026. Internally, the operating systems are reportedly known as Luck (iOS), Charisma (macOS), Discovery (tvOS), Cheer (visionOS), and Nepali (watchOS). The Mac operating system will also keep its California landmark theme, with this year's release to be known as macOS Tahoe.The standout announcement will be a brand-new interface, internally codenamed "Solarium," for all of Apple's operating systems, including CarPlay. This new look is based on visionOS, with a focus on "digital glass," light, and transparency. Tool and tab bars will look different, and there will be redesigned app icons and buttons, with a strong emphasis on pop-out menus. On the Mac, the menu bar and window controls will also get fresh designs, and widgets across platforms will be redesigned to match the new interface. While there has been speculation about round app icons to match the Apple Watch and Vision Pro, their shape is expected to remain largely the same on iPhone and iPad.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:AirPods Pro 2 On Sale for $169 — Save $80! [Deal]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

Jun 6, 2025 - 19:50

Apple to Unveil Major OS Redesigns at WWDC 2025, AI Features Still Limited

Apple's upcoming developer conference is set to focus on major design and productivity enhancements for its core operating systems but may do little to alleviate fears that the company is behind on AI, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The WWDC25 keynote on Monday, June 9 will introduce redesigned software for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, alongside more minor updates for the Vision Pro.

As part of the overhaul, Apple is reportedly making a sweeping change to its software branding, switching to a year-based system. This means the company will introduce iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26 — all named for 2026. Internally, the operating systems are reportedly known as Luck (iOS), Charisma (macOS), Discovery (tvOS), Cheer (visionOS), and Nepali (watchOS). The Mac operating system will also keep its California landmark theme, with this year's release to be known as macOS Tahoe.

The standout announcement will be a brand-new interface, internally codenamed "Solarium," for all of Apple's operating systems, including CarPlay. This new look is based on visionOS, with a focus on "digital glass," light, and transparency. Tool and tab bars will look different, and there will be redesigned app icons and buttons, with a strong emphasis on pop-out menus. On the Mac, the menu bar and window controls will also get fresh designs, and widgets across platforms will be redesigned to match the new interface. While there has been speculation about round app icons to match the Apple Watch and Vision Pro, their shape is expected to remain largely the same on iPhone and iPad.

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