Apple provided a glimpse into the future of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS during its WWDC 2025 keynote, showcasing the new Liquid Glass design and a range of upcoming features. The Liquid Glass design language aims to streamline user interfaces and enhance productivity by incorporating semi-translucent elements across all operating systems. Alongside this visual overhaul, Apple introduced updated widgets, revamped apps, and more. Here's a breakdown of everything Apple announced at WWDC 2025:

Liquid Glass Design and New Software Names

Apple introduced the Liquid Glass design language, described as its most comprehensive design update yet, which will bring semi-translucent features to redesigned widgets, notifications, and other elements. This design overhaul will provide a more dynamic and consistent user experience across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Additionally, Apple will adopt a new naming convention for its operating systems, with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, and others set to release this fall.

iOS 26

iOS 26 will feature subtle design changes inspired by visionOS, with overlapping elements, rounded corners, and updated app icons. The Phone app will undergo a significant redesign, emphasizing scrolling and providing quick access to contacts and voicemail messages. Messages will introduce new features like customizable message backgrounds and improved screening for spam messages.

• Live translate and live captions in Messages
• Maps with personalized route suggestions
• Wallet app supporting Digital ID

watchOS 26

watchOS 26 will introduce Workout Buddy, offering real-time fitness insights and Apple Music integration. Smart Stack on Apple Watch will prioritize relevant information based on user routines, enhancing the overall user experience.

macOS Tahoe

macOS Tahoe will showcase the Liquid Glass design language with familiar Mac features and customizable options. The Shortcuts app will incorporate Intelligent actions, while Spotlight will offer enhanced functionality for executing multi-step actions directly from search.

iPadOS 26

iPadOS 26 will feature a Liquid Glass redesign and improved multitasking capabilities, resembling macOS. The Files app will offer custom color options, and a new Preview app will enable PDF management and annotation on iPads.

visionOS 26

visionOS 26 will introduce spatial widgets and scenes for Vision Pro systems, enhancing the visual experience. The software update will also enable compatibility with PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers and introduce eye-scrolling functionality.

tvOS 26

tvOS 26 will bring cinematic visuals to the Apple TV app with the Liquid Glass design. A new Profiles feature and karaoke-esque functionality in Apple Music will enhance the viewing and entertainment experience on Apple TV.