WWDC 2025 as it happened: all the iOS 26, MacOS Tahoe, and iPadOS news, with live video from Apple Park

WWDC 2025 is underway, and the keynote has wrapped up. We were on scene at Apple Park live, capturing video and our impressions of the news as it happened. We were also following around the world, with our experts in all things Apple applying their judgment and opinions. You can read the live blog as it happened here, completely unedited and presented as it happened.

Apple's developer conference is all about software, and we're getting our first look at the next big updates for everything from iPhones to Macs. This year's show marked the introduction of rebranded platforms like iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe – just as we predicted.

Our editors are still on scene at Apple Park, so you can follow along all the news stories and we will definitely have hands on and interviews with Apple's top executives. Here's the news so far:

• Apple reveals major visual redesign for iOS 26, macOS 26, and more
• Every Apple Intelligence upgrade coming to your Apple devices
• iPadOS 26 has landed, here are the 10 biggest upgrades
• iPad just won WWDC 2025 – here’s why the iPadOS upgrades made me cry
• iOS 26 is official – here are the 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhone
• iOS 26 compatibility – Here's the full list of supported devices
• How to download the iOS 26 developer beta
• macOS Tahoe 26 announced at WWDC 2025: these are the best features
• Does your Mac support macOS Tahoe 26? Here’s the full list
• Apple CarPlay just got 4 big free upgrades – here's what you need to know

All of the WWDC 2025 news

• Apple introduced Liquid Glass as a foundational design element
• Every OS gets an update: iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26
• iPadOS 26 is the biggest iPad update ever
• Apple Intelligence plays a major role in every new update
• Developers can download the updates now in beta

Welcome to our WWDC 2025 liveblog

Good mooorning! As Tim Cook would say. I'm Mark Wilson (TechRadar's Managing Editor, News) and I'll be taking you through the build-up to WWDC 2025 – which feels like one of the most significant Apple software shows for years.

It's a big one because I can't remember Apple being on the back foot before a WWDC event as much as it is today. From its bodged Apple Intelligence rollout to the recent barrage of wrist-slaps from regulators, Apple has had a rough twelve months since WWDC 2024 – so it's going to be fascinating to see how it responds.

I'm almost as interested in how it plans to Houdini itself from some awkward situations (next-gen Siri?) as I am in the software announcements themselves. Whatever we get, it's going to be essential viewing for Apple fans...

Rewind: what happened at WWDC 2024?

A year ago, Apple Intelligence didn’t exist. And twelve months on… well, it kind of still doesn’t, at least not to the extent that Apple promised at WWDC 2024. There’s no doubt that AI is going to be the elephant in the room at this year’s event – and Apple needs to make sure it’s a cute, Genmoji-style Dumbo rather than a shadow that hovers over the whole event.

Still, WWDC 2024 wasn’t all about Apple Intelligence. The Apple Vision Pro got a worldwide launch, iPadOS got a calculator app (gasp), AirPods Pro 2 owners got a handy Voice Isolation feature, and Apple TVs got a modest equivalent of Amazon’s X-Ray feature.

If, as has been rumored, there’s little in the way of concrete Apple Intelligence news at WWDC 2025, I’m hoping Apple serves up a bigger platter of software upgrades than the slightly meager selection of luke-warm canapés we got last year…

WWDC 2025 – our predictions

Here at TechRadar, we have experts in every Apple field, from AirPods to Apple Watches. So if you want a quick catchup on everything that our editors expect (and hope) to see at WWDC 2025, I’ve included some handy links below.

The overall vibe is cautious optimism – yes, Apple's recent software upgrades have been underwhelming by its standards, but the added competition and pressure from Google (fresh from an impressive Google IO 2025) and OpenAI could force it to step up its game.

• iOS 19: the 5 upgrades I'm really hoping for at WWDC 2025
• I've used iPads for 10 years – here are the iPadOS 19 features I want to see from WWDC 2025
• macOS 16 Tahoe is imminent – here’s what to expect from Apple’s next desktop OS
• watchOS 12: 3 things I expect to see Tim Cook announce at this year's WWDC 2025
• The rumored Apple TV 4K software redesign could be amazing, as long as it avoids the biggest pitfall of streaming devices
• AirPods said to get some nice free upgrades at WWDC 2025, including more gesture control and sleep detection

What’s the big theme of WWDC 2025?

The two words for your WWDC 2025 bingo card are ‘Liquid Glass’.

That’s according to Apple soothsayer Mark Gurman, who’s just followed up his prediction that we’ll see a switch to year-based software names (iOS 26, macOS 26 and, hilariously, visionOS 26) with some specific details about the rumored software facelift.

This new interface will apparently be the biggest visual change since iOS 7, which swapped a literal form of skeuomorphism for a then-modern ‘flat’ look. iOS 26 has apparently also been designed to set the stage for a 20th anniversary iPhone that will launch in 2027 with curved glass sides, no cutout section, and “extraordinarily slim bezels”.

For me, the rumored redesign sounds a bit like a ‘look over here’ distraction from Apple’s lack of progress on AI features. But it’s also something Apple is typically very good at pulling off without royally screwing it up – in theory, at least.

How convenient: Apple pops the AI hype bubble

As spotted by the ChatGPT subreddit, an interesting new paper about AI has just emerged on the eve of WWDC 2025 from Apple’s Machine Learning Research division, called “The Illusion of Thinking”.

It appears to cast doubt on the logic and puzzle-solving abilities of today’s LRMs (large reasoning models) and their ability to get close to the AGI heights promised in some quarters.

I haven’t read the full paper yet, but its raising of “crucial questions” about the “true reasoning capabilities” of some AI models does feel conveniently timed, given Apple’s struggles (so far) to deliver on the lofty Apple Intelligence promises of WWDC 2024.

Seeing how it addresses those is going to be one of the most interesting parts of WWDC.

The most important person of WWDC 2025?

Apple’s cast of WWDC execs have become a bit stale in recent years, but fortunately a lesser-known face will apparently have a bigger role at this year’s event: Alan Dye.

That’s because Mr. Dye is Apple’s vice president of human interface and one of the key players behind what could be the biggest iPhone software overhaul since iOS 7.

Interestingly, Alan Dye actually helped craft iOS 7 under the watchful eye of Jony Ive over a decade ago, and seemingly inherited his black-rimmed glasses. The rumors are that iOS 26 is going to have a more glass-like quality, including translucent and shine effects ported from visionOS.

I’m not against that, but I would also like my iPhone’s keyboard to work as well as did before iOS 18…

Debate: what’s been the biggest iOS upgrade?

We’re taking a quick break from the WWDC 2025 rumor mill to bring you an internal TechRadar debate – what’s been the best iOS upgrade from over the years at WWDC?

The votes are in. Senior AI Writer John-Anthony Disotto went old-school, rightfully highlighting the arrival of the App Store (iOS 2.0) and FaceTime (iOS 4.0) as massive moments. Nods of approval also greeted the suggestion of the Files app (iOS 11), from our Managing Editor (Entertainment), Matt Bolton.

A late contender from Jamie Richards (Mobile Computing Staff Writer) was iOS 16’s customizable lock screen overhaul, later aped by Android. All are valid suggestions in my book, with my personal take being iOS 4’s multitasking and folders.

As my friend noted about iOS 4 in 2010, “it’s like getting a new phone”. I wonder if we’ll be saying the same about iOS 26…

Your WWDC 2025 cheat sheet

If you want a quick, five-minute primer on what to expect at WWDC 2025 I'd suggest checking out our list of the 7 biggest things to expect, according to Apple experts.

We've combined our in-house specialist knowledge with the latest rumors from the likes of Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to give you the latest predictions across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe and more.

And if you haven't got time for that, well here's a quick list of the headline rumors so far:

• iOS 26 to get 'Liquid Glass' redesign that'll appear across Apple's software platforms
• iPadOS 26 to bring more Mac-like features like improved multitasking
• A new, dedicated gaming app that'll also come to macOS 26 Tahoe
• The arrival of watchOS 26 with new tracking features for outdoor exercise
• tvOS 26 to get the visionOS-like redesign and Apple Intelligence features
• Apple AirPods to get a new Live Translate feature among other iOS 26 upgrades

It’s time for WWDC bingo

Credit where it’s due – Apple blogger Basic Apple Guy has crafted the WWDC 2025 bingo card above, and it’s so strong I’d highly recommend not turning it into a drinking game.

We have staples like a “memorable Federighi moment” and flying into a secret location via a “whimsical transition”, but also a good mix of pre-event rumors. These include the expected reveal of macOS Tahoe and a Live Translation feature for AirPods.

I’ll reluctantly agree with the “no Mac hardware announced” entry, too – my wait for an M5 MacBook Pro will almost certainly continue into late 2025, despite macOS 26 likely cutting my 2018 MacBook Pro adrift from its Tahoe party.

Let’s be honest, we’d all much rather it was called macOS Taco, too…

Why isn’t it called macOS Taco?

Back to the important questions of WWDC 2025 – software name changes and an apparent missed opportunity with this year’s version of macOS.

According to rumors, Apple will today follow up macOS Sequoia with (drum roll) macOS Tahoe. This would, unfortunately, be a very sensible name that’s entirely in keeping with Apple’s strategy of naming its desktop OS after locations in California, with Lake Tahoe being a popular ski resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

But I also remember the innocent days when Google would give versions of Android names like ‘Donut’ and ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’, which is probably why I keep reading the new version of macOS as a rather delicious folded tortilla.

It’d probably get me more excited about it, anyway – so far, the rumors about new features been very thin on the ground apart from a new look, some fresh accessibility features, a new gaming app and, er, a Wi-Fi timesaver.

Poll: what you're most excited about in iOS 26

We recently ran a poll on our WhatsApp channel – which is well worth signing up to for the latest tech news – and over 1,000 of you told us what you're most looking forward to in iOS 26.

The winner, with 43% of the vote, was the visionOS-style overhaul that Apple insider Mark Gurman now says will be described as 'Liquid Glass'. Given the other rumored features on the list, that doesn't surprise me – it is, after all, expected to be the biggest visual change for iPhones since iOS 7.

Elsewhere, the rumored AI-powered battery management (which may simply turn out to be 'better battery management) came in second with 17% of the vote, while third place (with 12%) went to the live translation feature that's apparently coming to the Apple AirPods.

A significant minority are also looking forward to CarPlay news – and with the in-car platform rumored to be getting two upgrades, it seems likely that Apple will give it a prominent shout-out (alongside CarPlay Ultra).

The work is mysterious and important

It hasn't been a great year for Apple, but one success story has been Severance on Apple TV Plus. It’s been the cultural force that Apple used to be able to create with its tech launches. So will we see some kind of Severance teaser at WWDC?

Ben Stiller recently spoke to Variety about there being “two specific ideas” for spinoffs from the show, and that work has already started on Season 3. Still, it seems highlyunlikely that we’ll hear anything concrete about the latter, even if Mark Scout et al did get a mention at WWDC 2024.

If we’re lucky, we might get some Lumon Terminal Pro keycaps at least…

Will there be new hardware at WWDC?

The WWDC bingo card (scroll down for that) has an entry for "no Mac hardware announced" at this year's event – and I'm inclined to extend that to "no new hardware" across the board.

There haven't been any credible rumors or leaks suggesting otherwise, and we would typically have heard whispers at this stage if Apple was planning something unexpected like an M5 chip reveal.

The M5 isn't expected until later this year, when we should also the M5 MacBook Pro. But could Apple at least tease something at WWDC 2025? I'm not ruling that out, partly because it feels like Apple needs something to spark some excitement and positivity going into the next few months – and I'm not sure a software redesign is enough to do that.

It'd be out of character, and still very unlikely, but a short 'one more thing' glimmer of the iPhone 17 Air isn't impossible...

A taste of 'Liquid Glass'

Get ready to see a lot of frosted glass on your iPhone and other Apple tech – that appears to be the design language Apple is going for with iOS 26, as teasers like the above from Apple SVP of Marketing Greg Joswiak show.

The idea certainly makes sense for Apple – it's seemingly committed to visionOS, despite the Vision Pro being largely tumbleweed as a platform since last year's WWDC. And having a cohesive visual language across all of its major platforms would be a sensible improvement.

But Apple may also be legitimately accused of busying itself with window-dressing, while ignoring the bigger AI picture outside its front door. There also likely won't be drastic changes to the likes of iOS 26, otherwise Apple users could feel too disorientated.

Which iPhones will support iOS 26?

Watching WWDC events can be a nervy experience for those with older tech – after all, with every new platform upgrade like iOS 19 (or iOS 26), a few older models are cut loose from the new features.

For the next version of iOS, the latest rumors are that 2018 iPhones could miss out – that's the the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max (above). Those phones would still continue to get security updates for a while, they just wouldn't be able to upgrade to the latest iOS features or design.

Depending on what we see at WWDC 2025, that may not be a disaster. But it could also make some start to think about their upgrade plans...

Good morning and good afternoon, depending on where you are. Managing Editor of Mobile Computing Roland Moore-Colyer here, taking over from Mark.

So I'll be chewing over what to expect from WWDC today and what I hope to see.

Which Apple Watch models could support watchOS 12?

Building upon Mark's observations around compatibility, I expect we'll get a good look at watchOS 12 today.

That'll be the next generation of the Apple Watch operating system, which is tipped to get more AI features, blood pressure monitoring and more; though we're a tad limited on how much we think we know about watchOS 12.

But what'll be curious to see is how far back Apple will go to offer watchOS support for older Apple Watches. Expect support on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and original Ultra, as well as the existing Series 10, Series 9, Series 8, and potentially the Series 7. As such, expect support to not reach the Series 6 and older watches.

Read more: watchOS 12: 3 things I expect to see Tim Cook announce at this year's WWDC 2025.

What Macs could support macOS 16 Tahoe?

So onto macOS 16, which is tipped to carry the Tahoe moniker.

Expect compatibility to cover the MacBook Air M1 or later, MacBook Pro 2019 or later, iMac 2020 or later, Mac mini M1 or later, Mac Pro 2019 or later Mac Studio all models.

That should be a fairly robust lineup of Mac support, which is to be expected given Macs tend to last longer than other Apple devices in terms of usable lifespan.

Apple oracle predictions

Apple oracle and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has just popped up to offer three key points to look out for at WWDC:

"1. Apple’s AI strategy takes center stage, with updates like UI changes and OS improvements playing a secondary role.

2. No major breakthroughs in Apple's AI technology are expected. Still, with the market's limited expectations, Apple can meet them by clearly explaining how AI features will work on devices and outlining a development timeline.

3. Apple's on-device AI implementation will likely focus on several aspects: 1) Rebranding Apple Intelligence/Siri, 2) Integrating AI at the OS level to improve overall user experience, 3) Providing tools for third-party developers to incorporate AI into their apps, 4) Strengthening privacy protections through software and infrastructure, and 5) Forming partnerships with more leading AI service providers."

So let me quickly pick over Kuo's predictions.

"1. Apple’s AI strategy takes center stage, with updates like UI changes and OS improvements playing a secondary role."

Yep, I can see that happening but expect a rapid slew of small-ish updates.

On to the second Kuo point:

"2. No major breakthroughs in Apple's AI technology are expected. Still, with the market's limited expectations, Apple can meet them by clearly explaining how AI features will work on devices and outlining a development timeline."

Yep. Apple Intelligence has a rocky launch and potentially struggled to galvanise Apple fans. So I can see Cupertino taking time to qualify AI in terms of the Apple ecosystem.

Third big point from Kuo:

"3. Apple's on-device AI implementation will likely focus on several aspects: 1) Rebranding Apple Intelligence/Siri, 2) Integrating AI at the OS level to improve overall user experience, 3) Providing tools for third-party developers to incorporate AI into their apps, 4) Strengthening privacy protections through software and infrastructure, and 5) Forming partnerships with more leading AI service providers."

Pretty much agree with those, though the most interesting point will likely be the integration at OS level; I want Apple Intelligence to be seamless to use, and actually useful.

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Fingers crossed for some Severance stuff

Let's bounce over to my college and streaming supremo Tom Power, who has some thoughts on how WWDC could tease out what's next for hit Apple TV Plus show Severance:

"Severance is the new jewel in the Apple TV+ crown (sorry, Ted Lasso!). The sci-fi thriller's second season was a massive hit earlier this year, with viewers new and old tuning in every week to not only see where the story would go next, but also to find out if any of their fan theories were correct," said Power.

"Audience interest has never been higher than it is now, so what are the chances of Apple announcing something Severance-related at WWDC?

"We won't get a season 3 teaser and I'd be equally shocked if Apple officially reveals one of the spin-off projects that executive producer/director Ben Stiller has teased. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple confirm filming is either underway on Severance season 3, or due to start shortly."

Happy WWDC day, folks! Phones Editor Axel Metz here, taking over from Roland for the next few hours as we approach KO time for today's Apple event (as a reminder, the livestream begins at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST).

Over the next few hours, I'll be digging through some more predictions, hopes, and dreams for all things Apple, before passing this blog off to our resident on-the-ground reporters, who are probably waking up in California right about now. Let's get to it.

A vision of the future?

Let's talk more about glass. Apple looks set to overhaul iOS with rounded, see-through visuals akin to those already in place throughout VisionOS, introducing menus, windows, and app icons that wouldn't look out of place on the wall of your shower.

Presumably, Apple is making this switch to a) bring its entire product ecosystem under one UI design roof and b) wow expectant iPhone fans with the illusion of newness. Of course, translucent visuals aren't anything groundbreaking – Microsoft debuted similar visuals with the Windows Vista Aero Effect way back in 2007 – but I'm not surprised that Apple is keen to embrace the more futuristic look and feel of VisionOS, which proved universally popular among reviewers (even if the Apple Vision Pro as a whole failed to take off).

Speaking of VisionOS, we haven't seen too many rumors hinting at a major overhaul for Apple's mixed reality software, especially if the current version of VisionOS is due to serve as the inspiration for iOS 26. That hasn't, however, stopped developers from talking about an imminent VisionOS update.

This just in from TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff, who is on the ground in California:

"Sitting in one of the hotels filled with WWDC attendees and listening to some developers talk about how they hope Apple shows off a tethered-to-iPhone and much cheaper Vision Pro. They also think a huge Vision OS update is coming."

Apple Intelligence at 1 – what's gone right?

Yes, you read that right. Apple Intelligence is a year old today, but rather than focusing on what's gone wrong with Apple's AI-based feature suite (broken promises, unreleased features, confusing marketing, and so on), our Senior AI Writer John-Anthony Disotto has taken it upon himself to give Apple Intelligence some rare kudos.

What Apple Intelligence features are actually worth using in 2025? According to John-Anthony, there are at least three:

1. Genmoji

"While Genmoji didn't go viral in the way I expected, it has become a staple on my iPhone, and I find myself generating a new emoji almost weekly. [...] Genmoji isn't groundbreaking, and it sure isn't worth upgrading your iPhone for, but it's fun, and I've found it to be my favorite Apple Intelligence feature over the last 12 months.

2. Writing Tools

Writing Tools is a tricky one to recommend, after all, as a journalist, the only thing I use it for is proofreading. That said, I think Writing Tools might be one of the best AI-powered content products on the market, up there with the likes of Grammarly. Throughout iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, you can select text and quickly proofread, rewrite, and even get advice on how to improve the copy. It's an excellent companion for writing emails, taking notes, and even sending text messages.

3. Visual Intelligence

Visual Intelligence is good enough to help anyone who incorporates it into the way they use their iPhone to be a genuinely useful Apple Intelligence feature. Whether that's pointing the camera at a flyer and adding an event to your calendar, or finding out the name of a plant you spotted in your garden, Visual Intelligence is useful, it's just not useful enough to be the standout Apple Intelligence feature on its own.

As for WWDC 2025, we expect Apple to focus more on iOS than Apple Intelligence specifically, but it will certainly be interesting to see how the company addresses (or not) its shaky AI rollout...

Touchdown at Apple Park

Boots on the ground!

TechRadar's Editor at Large, Lance Ulanoff, and US Managing Editor for News, Jake Krol, have arrived at Apple Park in California. They've got just over two hours to wait before WWDC 2025 gets underway, so we can expect to hear some musings about the weather, the catering, and the ambience in the meantime.

The sky above Apple Campus is looking a tad gray right now, but let's hope that's not an omen for what's to come (today's Cupertino forecast is positive, at least).

Good news, Apple TV fans

Unsurprisingly, iOS 26 is going to be the star of today's Apple event, but Apple TV – specifically tvOS – is in line for a visual refresh, too.

And there's good news on that front: a new report says Apple hopes to bring tvOS 26 to Apple TV models going back a decade, meaning models as far back as the Apple TV HD (2015) should benefit from whatever TV-related upgrades Apple has in store.

It looks like Apple is giving WWDC-goers a groovy selection of commemorative pins on arrival at Apple Park. The 'purple octopus atop an iMac keyboard' is my personal favorite of the above selection, though Lance has supposedly been told that there's 'one more pin' to find at today's event. Make of that what you will.

A big year for iPad?

Passing the reigns to TechRadar’s resident phones and tablets aficionado Jamie Richards for a second, who's keen to tilt the spotlight onto the iPad:

With this year’s WWDC, we’re looking at what could be the biggest software update the iPad has ever received.

In short, the latest rumors point to Apple pushing the iPad further into Mac territory, with better multitasking capabilities and the possible addition of the iconic Menu Bar. We don’t know yet whether these new features will come to all iPads, or just those equipped with the desktop-class M-series chipsets. I guess we’ll find out soon!

iPad users have been asking for a more Mac-like experience for years, and as an iPad user myself, I’m genuinely excited to see what Apple has in store.

Some more pre-show thoughts from around the TechRadar team coming up:

John-Anthony Disotto, Senior AI Writer:

"I'm gambling on a Siri live demo, I think we're being undersold the AI stuff to temper expectations."

Jamie Richards, Phones Writer:

"I'd love to see Freeform get an update to make it more efficient. As it stands, the app absolutely devours my iPad's battery. It's also [expletive] at PDFs."

Mark Wilson, Managing Editor for News, UK:

"I'm expecting a brief appearance from Mark Scout and maybe the Lumon Terminal Pro. Severance doesn’t have much overlap with a developer conference, but it did get a mention last year – and Apple will surely milk its success, even if it’s just a cameo."

Lance Ulanoff, Editor at Large:

"We’re early, so there aren’t that many people here. But the small group of developers that are here seems very pumped. Or it might just be all the Apple people pumping them up. Most of them, by the way, are wearing white or blue hats. We think white might be to signify the new 'glass' interface."

Good morning American Apple fans waking up on the West Coast. The rest of the world has been waiting for you! I am Phil Berne, your Mobiles editor, taking over this live reporting from the scene and across the world. We've been polling our editors for what they hope to see:

Matt Evans, Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor:

Apple loves to showcase its Apple Watch health and fitness features at WWDC, and there’s usually a spotlight on one particular health and fitness feature. watchOS 9 had advanced running metrics, watchOS 10 had the ability to turn your phone into a cycling computer, and watchOS 11 prioritized recovery and sleep.

Where could Apple go next?I’d love to see some strides made when it comes to strength workouts. Apple Watch users are crying out for useful first-party gym features, while third-party apps like SmartGym continue to steal Apple’s lunch. I’ve been testing the Whoop MG, and it’s got a fantastic strength workout builder in its fitness app that interfaces well with the on-wrist device.

I’d love to see this from Apple: with a few exceptions, Apple Watches are by far the most popular gym accessory from my (anecdotal) experience, and it’s time to throw those feature-starved gym rats a bone. Give us a strength workout builder in the iPhone’s Fitness app that we can export to our watches once complete, with heat maps of muscles worked with each exercise.

What else could we see from Apple today? Our Mobiles writer Jamie Richards says: I want to see Apple jump in and fix some of the weirdness that comes with the iPad's suite of default apps.

For example, Freeform is a great canvas app for notes and ideas, but it chews through battery like a starved alligator and has limited tools for PDFs. The Notes app needs the ability to adjust document size for easier diagrams. And why does the Files app allow me to create a new folder when downloading something, but prevent me from adding said download to the new folder without saving it elsewhere first? It's as confusing as it sounds.

These aren't deal-breaking issues, but I'd love to be able to say that iPad runs as smoothly as MacOS given the likely Mac-style updates

Let's not forget that WWDC 2025 is happening at the beginning of Pride month! Old school Apple fans are out in force in original Apple logo gear, which blends nicely with the Pride theme. Apple's own campus is also decked out in a massive rainbow arch. Kind of makes me miss the old days of Apple (before the iPod even, not just before AI)

We are less than 10 minutes from the start of the event, and the crowd is decidedly in Apple's camp. Our Editor-at-Large Lance has never seen so many people wearing Apple Vision Pro headsets out in public. Many of the Apple faithful have taken to customizing or decorating Apple's now-iconing face computer as well.

The live stream is about to start, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken the stage live in Cupertino at Apple Park. We'll have all the news once the keynote starts streaming, but stay tuned! We're just getting started.

Apple has started with Tim Cook talking about the new Brad Pitt F1 movie, after Apple VP Craig Federighi drove an F1 car around a track for a few laps.

Now Craig is talking about Apple Intelligence, the first topic Apple wants to address at WWDC 2025, no surprise.

The news is light so far. There will be more language, more powerful models, and it will show up in more places throughout the Apple ecosystem. Presumably every product will be touched by Apple Intelligence, for better and for worse.

Apple is also opening access for any app to tap Apple Intelligence, which means it will start to show up in even more apps beyond Apple's first-party offerings.

Apple is now showing off its big interface redesign, which will be called Glass. First we're getting a tour of all the glass on the buildings at Apple Park. Apple says this is the biggest redesign we've seen since iOS 7. The new design will be universal across the products lines, so your iPhone will start to look more like your MacBook.

The glass description is quite literal, as the interface seems to emulate the properties of glass beads and panels. This all looks very reminiscent of Apple's Aqua redesign for the original Mac OS X. The look is much more physical than the digital environments we're used to since iOS 7.

Apple is officially renaming its system software after the, um, next year? So in 2025 we'll get iOS 26. While it would make much more sense to name after the current year, I guess Apple wants to get a head start on not seeming behind next year. Of course, presumably we'll get iOS 27 in 2026. So it's like the year, plus one, which is not at all confusing.

Apple is adding features to Lock Screen photos, including 3D image effects, as well as new animations that artists will be able to add to album artwork that displays on the lock screen.

Now Craig is showing off a new Camera app. Apple has dramatically simplified the camera interface. The redesigned apps are coming very quickly. We're already moving on to new CarPlay interface designs on iOS 26. You'll have to check out our ongoing coverage to see more, there is quite a lot of new features and design concepts to see.

Apple's CarPlay is going to take over your entire car, not just a single screen. Now that there are multiple displays across your dashboard, Apple CarPlay Ultra will work on select cars, which started launching this year, to allow iPhone users more control over the entire interface of the display, including the speedometer and tachometer.

You can check out our live videos from the event here, showing off the new Liquid Glass interface.

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Apple is adding more features to messaging and group chats. You'll see typing indicators when friends in your group are typing. You can now set backrgounds in messages that will be shared with your recipients and your groups. There will be more control for unknown senders, and better organization for your group chat lists. Group chats are a big part of iMessage's appeal.

Now we are moving on to Apple Intelligence, and how it will help create new emojis and other messaging tools.

If you want to check out more of Apple's Liquid Glass designs, we've got video direct from WWDC here on our TikTok channel!

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Apple Intelligence is going to be catching up to Google's AI with more live translation features. Frankly, I didn't realize that Apple was so behind on translation, because there are so many options that are more advanced that I never bothered to rely on my Apple AI.

Now Apple is adding AI to Apple Music, mostly to help with lyrics, translating lyrics, and mixing your music tracks together. Apple's AI will also help you search and find your favorite music and artists.

Already done with Music, now we're on to Apple Maps. Apple Maps is going to recognize your preferred route, and offer your favorite path in Maps. So instead of taking the highway, Maps will remember your favorite breakfast stop where you always stop for coffee, and it will suggest that route instead.

Here is the new Apple CarPlay Ultra interface, in a live video from our reporters on the scene at Apple Park!

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After buzzing through a number of new features (we'll have live videos on TikTok!), Apple is talking about gaming on iPhone. There is going to be a Games app to collect all of your games, just like you'll find on most popular Android flagship phones.

There is a tab for Apple's flagging Apple Arcade service, which will hopefully start to get some new games soon. The Games app will also work with a controller, so you don't have to disconnect to jump from one game to another.

Nothing too new here, especially if you've ever used a phone from Samsung, OnePlus, or Asus, which all offer similar apps with all of these features and more. Too bad Apple didn't have more news about actual, you know, games.

What do you think about Messages getting a Polls feature? You can let us know over on TikTok, and check out the new feature in action live from WWDC 2025!

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Apple is showing off Visual Intelligence, a feature that uses the camera on your iPhone to feed images to a multimodal AI that can answer questions about what it sees. Frankly, Apple is so far behind on these features that this demo only highlights how bad the situation has become. Google's Gemini, among other AI apps, can do this with a live view from your camera, but Apple requires a screenshot of what you see before Visual Intelligence will get to work. Google also has Circle to Search, which should frankly just be an iPhone feature now, because it would seem an immediate improvement over the multi-step process we are seeing to get Visual Intelligence to help with image searching.

Now it's Apple Watch and WatchOS time! WatchOS is getting the Liquid Glass update, along with new Apple Intelligence features that will help with workout tracking.

Workout Buddy gathers data from your workout and your fitness history and offers advice and insight. It will give you a pep talk that will speak in a generative voice taken from a real trainer.

If you want to see the latest Liquid Glass elements and new features for Apple Music, check out our video on TikTok, live from Apple's WWDC 2025 at Apple Park!

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We're seeing more updates to WatchOS and Apple Watch. There are a lot of Apple Intelligence features, but it's not clear where the AI processing is happening: in the cloud, on your phone, or on the Apple Watch itself.

Finally, Apple Watch is getting Notes! This long-requested app will finally let you synchronize and create new Apple Notes on your watch, and read your shopping lists from your wrist. There are also plenty of updates for messages on Apple Watch, as well as new gestures and features to support motion tracking.

AppleTV is getting its moment in the spotlight. There will be a new Liquid Glass interface update, with improved artwork and better interface navigation. Apple is showing off some of its upcoming originals for AppleTV+.

We're getting new seasons of Foundation, Slow Horses, Loot, the Morning Show, Platonic, as well as a slew of new movies with big Hollywood stars at the helm.

We are finally on to the crown jewel of Apple's OS collection, MacOS. The latest version of MacOS won't be MacOS 26, it will be called Tahoe, continuing Apple's convention of naming after places in California. The current MacOS is called Sequoia, for instance.

The new design will use the Liquid Glass design language. Now Apple is showing off new Continuity features, the selection of features that let you connect your iPhone and other Apple devices to your MacBook. There will be an actual Phone app on the Mac, which will give you all of your recent calls and other Phone-based features straight from your iPhone and iOS device.

Now we're seeing updates to Shortcuts, which may be Apple's most underrated and powerful MacOS features. Apple Intelligence will let you create new shortcuts with help from AI, like summarizing texts or creating images. You can use Shortcuts to access ChatGPT. Ugh. Don't do that. Just figure out the other cool Shortcut macros and leave AI image generation alone.

Whoa, Apple has remembered that Spotlight exists! This is the search feature that is system-wide on MacOS, and it has languished for years as other features advanced. Spotlight will now get more intelligent and will use more AI features to improve searching.

Spotlight will now be able to search within apps, even for individual features. You can search within apps to find the feature, and then there might be a quick key shortcut assigned to that setting to help you get things done even faster.

If you want to check out the new look of MacOS Tahoe, here's our live video from WWDC 2025! You can find this one and many more on our TechRadar TikTok channel.

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Just like iOS 26, the new MacOS Tahoe will get a Games app, with new features that will help you connect with other friends and share content, as well as tools that help you tweak settings while you play.

There are also new developer tools that will hopefully help more developers port games to MacOS.

Okay, enough of MacOS Tahoe, now it's time for VisionOS and Apple Vision Pro news!

Before we get to Apple Vision Pro, if you want to check out more of MacOS and the new interface design changes, the new apps and new features, check out our live videos recorded from Apple Park at WWDC 2025!

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Apple's VisionOS is getting widgets unlike anything you've seen. Widgets like a clock or photo album may be familiar on your phone, but on VisionOS these are spatial objects that look realistic, and they will stay wherever you put them in your virtual space. You can leave a clock on your mantel, or put a photo widget next to your desk, and they will be there every time you wear your Apple Vision Pro.

There is also a new photos app and a spatial gallery app.

The biggest new update may be to Apple's Personas, the visual representations of you when you chat while wearing Apple Vision Pro. The latest personas are much more realistic, with realistic facial expressions and hair.

After some business and enterprise news, Apple says Logitech's Muse and Sony's Playstation VR controllers will be supported by VisionOS. This could make Vision Pro a much more compelling gaming platform, especially if there are more partnerships with Sony or other gaming powerhouse companies on the way.

You'll be able to edit and preview spatial videos in Vision Pro. Apple is also working with GoPro and other camera makers to improve support for 180, 360, and other immersive video formats.

There are tons of Vision Pro updates coming, but now we're onto a huge update for iPadOS. Apple's iPad has been falling behind Android tablets when it comes to basic interface features for multitasking, so it's great to see Apple catch up its tablet devices.

Yup, Apple is improving multitasking windows, file handling, and new audio and video file management. First the new windowing system. Now iPad windows will have robust controls that let you resize, maneuver, and place your windows where you like. You'll be able to go full screen or use apps in a floating window instead.

While we're checking out the new windows and interface on iPadOS, we've also got live video of the new Personas on VisionOS! Check out the new look for spatial chatting on our TechRadar TikTok!

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Ok, now Apple is talking about Files, and while this isn't very exciting, the poor file management was holding back the iPad from being a true computing powerhouse. The iPad ships with an incredibly powerful processor inside - no matter the iPad you buy - so it's great to see Apple finally take advantage of that power and give users more reasons to use the iPad as a full-time computer, even if you need to make money and get work done.

Some of the best apps for iPad are the professional strength audio and video editing tools: Logic and Final Cut Pro. Now, Apple is offering new workflow options for audio and video files, in addition to new recording methods. Apple is even optimizing recording audio from AirPod earbuds, with special tuning that will make the tiny microphones sound more natural and professional.

It's starting to feel like iPadOS and the latest iPad devices are the big winners of Apple's WWDC 2025. That's because iPadOS was sorely in need of an update to make it a more serious laptop-replacement, and that's exactly what we got today from Apple. Craig says "this is the biggest iPadOS release ever," and I completely agree. I can't wait to load the beta version of this new software on my iPad Pro!

One of the biggest rumors that actually came true was the partnership with Sony to use PlayStation VR controllers with Apple Vision Pro. If you want to see Apple Vision Pro using VR controllers - finally! - check out our live video recorded from Apple Park during WWDC 2025!

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We're wrapping things up with Tim Cook again, and Apple finally confirms that every OS will be numbered with 26 at the end, from MacOS 26 to iPadOS 26 and everything in between. Apple says the new systems will be available as developer betas today, with public betas coming soon. We'll have more, with hands-on impressions and more news live from Apple Park as our Editor-at-Large Lance Ulanoff and our News Chief Jake Krol dig for all the details!

The WWDC 2025 keynote is over, and you can catch our live video of Tim Cook from the stage at Apple Park saying goodbye. But don't leave yet! I'll be rounding up all the big news and linking to our top stores on all the big updates from today. There is so much to see, so check back here and go browse our TikTok for all of the latest!

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The keynote may be over, but we're still sorting through all the news and developments. If you want to see Liquid Glass in action, with all of the new apps and features that come with it, the best place is our TechRadar TikTok channel. Here we've got the new iOS 26 Camera app, totally redesigned and simplified!

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It seemed like nothing was left out today. Even Apple's tvOS got a big update, with new Liquid Glass styling and more features on the way. We've been doing a deep dive into the latest update, and we've figure out which Apple TV models will get the new tvOS, and which will be left out.

We've been wrapping up the biggest stories of WWDC 2025 so far, and it may have been one of Apple's biggest shows for folks who already own Apple products. Everything is going to get an update soon.

Our Senior AI Writer John-Anthony Disotto was overjoyed at Apple's iPadOS improvements. Did he actually cry in real life, or was he being metaphorical? You better believe there were tears of joy over iPad OS 26.

In fact, today's biggest update is probably iPadOS 26, the biggest iPad update ever, according to Apple. We've rounded up the 10 biggest iPadOS 26 upgrades you'll find on the new interface when it finally lands later this year.

No matter what Apple device you own, the big news today affects all of Apple's products: the introduction of Liquid Glass. That's not the name of the interface itself, that's just what Apple calls the signature design element - the glassy iconography that highlights text and features.

You can read all about the major design update that will ripple across every Apple platform in our coverage of the major redesign for iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and more. You can also see live video of the new interface software in action on our TikTok channel!

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If you thought WWDC 2025 would be all about the iPhone and iOS, you're not entirely wrong. The new iOS 26 was announced, and it will play a major role in your car with an updated CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra. It will control your Apple Watch and watchOS, and Apple announced new Continuity features that integrate the iPhone with your Mac.

Gaming will play a major role in the future of the iPhone, with a new Games app on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, offering new sharing and social capabilities. Of course, the iPhone will get the new Liquid Glass design concept, along with every other Apple device.

We have live videos of the new features in action, from our editors on the scene at WWDC 2025 at Apple Park. Take a look at the new Apple Gaming, coming to multiple platforms including the iPhone and iOS 26!

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You can take a look at all of the latest Apple software right now on one condition: you must be an Apple Developer. If you are a developer, here's how to download the iOS 26 beta. I would not recommend you download any of this software unless you are a developer. It is still a work in progress, and many features may not work properly. But if you want to make new software for the latest Apple hardware, have at it!

We've also gathered a list of all the devices that will work with iOS 26. Apple has been expanding its support in the past few years to include devices that are up to six years old. Will your iPhone work? Check iOS 26 compatibility on our list of supported iPhone models.

Of course Apple Intelligence got an upgrade, and Apple is offering more multimodal capabilities with Visual Intelligence. We've got video of the latest Video Intelligence update, live from our coverage at Apple Park! Check out our TikTok channel below for the latest live impressions and hands-on.

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What's the big feature we saw today that had most of the TechRadar office talking? Believe it or not, it was windows coming to the iPad. We have a lot of tablet experience, with Android, iPadOS, and even Windows tablets. Of all these, the iPad is dragging farthest behind with window support.

Why does this matter? Because an iPad is as powerful as a MacBook, and just as expensive. If Apple is going to sell this as a possible laptop replacement, it needs to help me be productive. And I need multiple windows to be productive.

You can check out our live video from Apple Park of the new windows on iPad feature, coming with iPadOS 26 in the weeks (or months?) ahead.

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