Apple's WWDC 2025: Major OS Redesign and AI Updates Expected

WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year's conference | TechCrunch

WWDC 2025, Apple's annual developers conference, starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Monday. Last year's event was notable for its focus on AI, and this year, there is considerable pressure on the company to build on its promises. As in previous years, the company will focus on software updates and new technologies, including the next version iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design changes since the introduction of iOS 7. But iOS 19 (or 26, if other rumors about the new naming system are true) isn't the only thing the company will announce at WWDC 2025. Here's how you can watch the keynote livestream. When Apple introduced a major overhaul to iOS back in 2013 with the launch of iOS 7, it felt jarring for many users with the shift from the prior skeumorphic design with gradients and real-world textures to the more colorful, but flat, design style that reflected Apple's then chief design officer Jony Ive's taste for minimalism. Now, new reports suggest that an upcoming redesign could provoke a similar level of reaction. Reports suggest the new design may have elements referencing visionOS, the software powering Apple's spatial computing headset, the Apple Vision Pro. If true, that means the new OS could feature a transparent interface and more circular app icons that break away from the traditional square format today. This visual redesign could be implemented across all of Apple's ecosystem (including even CarPlay), according to Bloomberg, providing a more seamless experience for consumers moving between their different devices. According to Bloomberg, Apple will announce a change in the naming system for iOS at this year's WWDC. Instead of announcing the next version of iOS as iOS 19, Apple's operating systems will shift to being named by year. That means we could be set to see the launch of iOS 26 instead, alongside the OS's for other products, including adOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. While it might be challenging to top the news related to Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, the company is expected to share a few updates on the AI front. The company has seemingly been caught flat-footed in the AI race, making announcements about AI capabilities that had yet to ship, leading even some Apple pundits to accuse the company of touting vaporware. While Apple has launched several AI tools like Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, and more, its promise of an improved Siri, personalized to the end user and able to take action across your apps, has been delayed. Meanwhile, Apple has turned to outside companies like OpenAI to give its iPhone a boost in terms of its AI capabilities. At WWDC, it may announce support for other AI chatbots, as well. With Jony Ive now working with Sam Altman on an AI hardware device, Apple is under pressure to catch up on AI progress. In addition, reports suggest that Apple's Health app could soon incorporate AI technology, which could include a health chatbot and generative AI insights that provide personalized health-related suggestions based on user data. Additionally, other apps, such as Messages, may receive enhancements with AI capabilities, including a translation feature and polls that offer AI-generated suggestions, per 9to5Mac. Apple will likely make the most of a number of smaller OS updates that involve AI, given its underwhelming progress. Reports suggest that these updates could include AI-powered battery management features and an AI-powered Shortcuts app, for instance. Bloomberg confirmed a 9to5Mac report that said Apple is developing a dedicated gaming app that will replace the aging Game Center app. The app could include access to Apple Arcade's subscription-based game store, plus other gaming features like leaderboards, recommendations, and ways to challenge your friends. It could also integrate with iMessage or FaceTime for remote gaming. Along with the new design, reports suggest that Apple's other operating systems will get some polish, too. For instance, macOS may also see the new gaming app and benefit from the new AirPods features. It's also expected to be named macOS Tahoe, in keeping with Apple's naming convention that reference California landmarks. Apple TV may get a visual overhaul, but also changes to its user interface, the new gaming app, and other features. In addition to Messages getting a translation feature, Bloomberg reported that Apple could also bring a live-translate language feature to its AirPods wireless Bluetooth earbuds, allowing real-time translation during conversations. The iPhone will translate spoken words from another language for the user and will also translate the user's response back into that language. A new report from 9to5Mac also suggests that AirPods may get new head gestures to complement today's ability to either nod or shake your head to respond to incoming calls or messages. Plus, AirPods may get features to auto-pause music after you fall asleep, a way to trigger the camera via Camera Control with a touch, a studio-quality mic mode, and an improved pairing experience in shared AirPods. There haven't been any rumors regarding new devices, because no hardware is ready for release yet, according to Bloomberg. Although it's always possible that the company will surprise us with a new Mac Pro announcement, most reports are saying this is highly unlikely at this point. Some reports indicate that Apple may also announce support for a new input device for its Vision Pro: spatial controllers. The devices would be motion-aware and designed with interaction in a 3D environment in mind, 9to5Mac says. Bloomberg had reported in November that Apple was expected to announce a smart home tablet in March 2025, featuring a 6-inch touchscreen and voice-activated controls. The device was said to include support for Home Control, Siri, and video calls, but has yet to launch.

WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year's conference | TechCrunch

WWDC 2025, Apple's annual developers conference, starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Monday. Last year's event was notable for its focus on AI, and this year, there is considerable pressure on the company to build on its promises, and to change the narrative after months of largely negative headlines. As in previous years, the company will focus on software updates and new technologies, including the next version of iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design changes since the introduction of iOS 7. But iOS 19 (or 26, if other rumors about the new naming system are true) isn't the only thing the company will announce at WWDC 2025. Here's how you can watch the keynote livestream. When Apple introduced a major overhaul to iOS back in 2013 with the launch of iOS 7, it felt jarring for many users with the shift from the prior skeuomorphic design with gradients and real-world textures to the more colorful, but flat, design style that reflected Apple's then chief design officer Jony Ive's taste for minimalism. Now, new reports suggest that an upcoming redesign could provoke a similar level of reaction. Reports suggest the new design may have elements referencing visionOS, the software powering Apple's spatial computing headset, the Apple Vision Pro. If true, that means the new OS could feature a transparent interface and more circular app icons that break away from the traditional square format today. This visual redesign could be implemented across all of Apple's ecosystem (including even CarPlay), according to Bloomberg, providing a more seamless experience for consumers moving between their different devices. According to Bloomberg, Apple will announce a change in the naming system for iOS at this year's WWDC. Instead of announcing the next version of iOS as iOS 19, Apple's operating systems will shift to being named by year. That means we could be set to see the launch of iOS 26 instead, alongside the OSes for other products, including adOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. While it might be challenging to top the news related to Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, the company is expected to share a few updates on the AI front. The company has seemingly been caught flat-footed in the AI race, making announcements about AI capabilities that had yet to ship, leading even some Apple pundits to accuse the company of touting vaporware. While Apple has launched several AI tools like Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, and more, its promise of an improved Siri, personalized to the end user and able to take action across your apps, has been delayed. Meanwhile, Apple has turned to outside companies like OpenAI to give its iPhone a boost in terms of its AI capabilities. At WWDC, it may announce support for other AI chatbots, as well. With Jony Ive now working with Sam Altman on an AI hardware device, Apple is under pressure to catch up on AI progress. In addition, reports suggest that Apple's Health app could soon incorporate AI technology, which could include a health chatbot and generative AI insights that provide personalized health-related suggestions based on user data. Additionally, other apps, such as Messages, may receive enhancements with AI capabilities, including a translation feature and polls that offer AI-generated suggestions, per 9to5Mac. Apple will likely make the most of a number of smaller OS updates that involve AI, given its underwhelming progress. Reports suggest that these updates could include AI-powered battery management features and an AI-powered Shortcuts app, for instance. Bloomberg confirmed a 9to5Mac report that said Apple is developing a dedicated gaming app that will replace the aging Game Center app. The app could include access to Apple Arcade's subscription-based game store, plus other gaming features like leaderboards, recommendations, and ways to challenge your friends. It could also integrate with iMessage or FaceTime for remote gaming. Along with the new design, reports suggest that Apple's other operating systems will get some polish, too. For instance, macOS may also see the new gaming app and benefit from the new AirPods features. It's also expected to be named macOS Tahoe, in keeping with Apple's naming convention that references California landmarks. Apple TV may get a visual overhaul, but also changes to its user interface, the new gaming app, and other features. In addition to Messages getting a translation feature, Bloomberg reported that Apple could also bring a live-translate language feature to its AirPods wireless Bluetooth earbuds, allowing real-time translation during conversations. The iPhone will translate spoken words from another language for the user and will also translate the user's response back into that language. A new report from 9to5Mac also suggests that AirPods may get new head gestures to complement today's ability to either nod or shake your head to respond to incoming calls or messages. Plus, AirPods may get features to auto-pause music after you fall asleep, a way to trigger the camera via Camera Control with a touch, a studio-quality mic mode, and an improved pairing experience in shared AirPods. According to reports, the Apple Pencil is also receiving a new update, one that will benefit users who wish to write in Arabic script. In an effort to cater to customers in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India, Apple is reportedly launching a new virtual calligraphy feature in iPadOS 19. The company may also introduce a bi-directional keyboard so users can switch between Arabic and English on iPhones and iPads. There haven't been any rumors regarding new devices, because no hardware is ready for release yet, according to Bloomberg. Although it's always possible that the company will surprise us with a new Mac Pro announcement, most reports are saying this is highly unlikely at this point. Some reports indicate that Apple may also announce support for a new input device for its Vision Pro: spatial controllers. The devices would be motion-aware and designed with interaction in a 3D environment in mind, 9to5Mac says. In addition, Vision Pro could get eye-scrolling support, enabling users to scroll through documents on both native and third-party apps. Bloomberg had reported in November that Apple was expected to announce a smart home tablet in March 2025, featuring a 6-inch touchscreen and voice-activated controls. The device was said to include support for Home Control, Siri, and video calls, but has yet to launch. Following the discovery of a filing for "HomeOS" by PMC's Parker Ortolani, speculation has arisen that Apple may unveil the software for the device at WWDC.

Everything I Suspect Will Be Announced at WWDC 2025 Tomorrow

Nearly 20 years writing about tech, and over a decade reviewing wearable tech, VR, and AR products and apps Apple's developer conference, WWDC 2025, kicks off tomorrow at 10 a.m. PT. At its last two WWDC events, Apple launched itself into new territories, jumping into both AR/VR and generative AI. There's pressure on the company to match, if not top, what it's done in the past. CNET has editors and writers attending in person to report on live WWDC 2025 developments as they break. There was the Vision Pro in 2023. Then Apple Intelligence in 2024. What big announcement is coming in 2025? With both the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence having faced slow and heavily criticized starts, the big message at this year's WWDC doesn't seem clear at all. Apple might focus on operating system redesigns and gradual improvements across the board. WWDC is usually a showcase for Apple's future-forward ideas. It's also where the company discusses its developer tools, as you'd expect. And it's where previews of all the new OS versions are revealed, giving an early look at what's coming to the iPhone, iPad, Mac and other Apple devices. It's possible Apple will reveal a new home device -- a display-enabled HomePod -- or even a new Apple Pencil with a calligraphy mode. But the biggest rumors so far suggest a new cross-OS redesign and renaming that could be Apple's way of deflecting some attention away from not having big new AI features to show off. OS by year: Will it be iOS 26? Recent reports from Bloomberg's often-correct Mark Gurman say Apple is going to ditch the existing numbered OS convention it's used for years and instead go with another approach to naming: labeling all annual OSes by year number. Instead of iOS 19, we'll have iOS 26. And iPadOS 26, and MacOS 26, and WatchOS 26, TVOS 26, VisionOS 26. Samsung made a similar move in 2020, jumping from the Galaxy S10 in 2019 to the Galaxy S20 in 2020. Apple's numbering has felt pretty disjointed as the numbers have gone ever-higher across multiple device categories. A yearly number would at least help people know if they're on the current version. Glass as the new look The WWDC invites, featuring a hazy transparent ring, hint at a reported redesign of all the company's software to a new "glass" look. Bloomberg's Gurman reported on a large incoming cross-OS design shift, calling it a dramatic redesign and one of the biggest Apple's done in years. The design may mirror the Vision Pro's VisionOS feel, which has lots of frosted glass panes, layers of transparency and circular app icons. Front Page Tech's Jon Prosser showed a preview of the expected design based on information from his sources, and it definitely looks VisionOS-esque. Beyond a coat of paint, will the OSes start to feel more similar in function too? I'm particularly curious about how iPadOS and MacOS start to close in on each other even more. Apple's iPad has slowly inched toward acting like a computer, with features like Stage Manager for multitasking, and it's felt inevitable that the tablet line would eventually provide a comparable experience to the MacBook. WatchOS should get Apple Intelligence, and the Health app may be part of it One of the devices that's missed out on Apple Intelligence so far has been the Apple Watch, and that should be changing soon. Apple is expected to put more AI on the next Watch OS, which could help with message summaries, translation and maybe even composing messages. It could also bring overdue health and fitness upgrades. Reports say Apple could be working on adding generative AI insights to its Health app data and even using AI as a medical service, with a launch target of 2026. Health could possibly get a paid subscription tier, similar to Fitness and what many of Apple's current services are adding. This could be like what Google is doing with Wear OS, which has long used Fitbit Premium as a health subscription (a broader Gemini rollout is on the way too). I like AI coaching and insights on a watch, but I don't like subscriptions. We'll see what happens, and if Apple gets into any of these future plans at this WWDC. Battery life boosts Another recent report (again, Gurman) says AI will help Apple improve battery life on its devices. How many devices? The iPhone, but hopefully the Apple Watch, too -- these are the products in the lineup that I find I need to charge more than I'd like. For me, at least, iPads and Macs are mostly fine on battery life as is, but I'll never refuse longer battery life for anything. Apple has made gradual boosts to its battery features over time, but maybe there will be more intelligently applied power modes this time. Game news? Apple may be pushing the importance of games again, just as the Nintendo Switch 2 debuts. Bloomberg reports that the company could release a new app to act as a hub for games and game services including Apple Arcade, becoming an overdue overhaul of Game Center. A number of game controller accessories, like Backbone, already have app hubs that function as game launchers, but Apple has never done much to help organize games on its devices in a way that feels more like what you find on a console. A new app seems like a good fit for those types of controllers, too. Apple just acquired its first game studio: RAC7, the developers of hit Apple Arcade game Sneaky Sasquatch. Apple could also have VR gaming news, if older reports come true: PlayStation VR 2 controllers have been expected to work with Vision Pro headsets, in a push to expand gaming on Apple's VR/AR headset. Maybe that'll be part of a push to get more developers onboard, as Apple could be readying a less expensive version of the Vision Pro in the next year. Right now the headset can't compete with Meta's more affordable Quest headsets in the gaming department. AI: Live translation, and maybe Vision camera advancements Apple opened up camera access to enterprise developers last year, and now it's time for AI tools to emerge for everyone else -- tools that could help describe what you're seeing, or help you remember things too. Apple has already added assistive support for some camera-enabled functions on the Vision Pro and other products, suggesting more to come. Though Apple's WWDC keynote presentation isn't expected to include many announcements of AI strides, the company still needs to compete with Google, Open AI, Perplexity and many others who are making such strides. Reports say live translation will come to some AirPods models, which would mirror what Google and Meta have been doing on glasses and earbuds and on phones. The biggest VisionOS move I'd expect to see is some introduction of camera-aware AI. Apple Intelligence debuted on Apple's VR/AR spatial computer headset earlier this year, but none of the AI can take advantage of the system's cameras to "see" what you're seeing. At least not yet. Google's use of Gemini to access the cameras on upcoming headsets and glasses, and Meta's support of camera access for Quest developers (and its expanding AI tools on Ray-Bans), suggest Apple needs to move this way now to begin paving a way for camera-aware AI to work on future headsets and eventually glasses. Apple Pencil We could see either a brand-new Apple Pencil or updated features that make the current device feel new, according to a report from Bloomberg. Expect to see a new a digital reed calligraphy pen feature unveiled. It's unclear whether this new software will be for both the original Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil 2, or if we'll actually see a brand-new version of the stylus. A new HomePod-slash-iPad? There could be a new product emerging at WWDC: a look at a long-expected screen-enabled HomePod that may be part of a bigger push into smarter smart home tech. Reports suggest it'll be something like a HomePod now -- speaker-enabled, with an array of mics -- but with a touchscreen. Would it be a screen big enough to act as a photo frame, or something more like a control panel? Where would this thing live, exactly? And what would it cost? Originally, reports of this device even suggested a robotic arm that would allow the screen to follow your face, but those plans seem to be off the table for now. Of all the wild-card product ideas Apple could announce at this show, this seems the most likely. WWDC/Gurman potpourri There are, of course, a number of other rumors from Gurman. Here are some that caught our attention: We'll know more soon WWDC is happening June 9, with the keynote video presentation streaming at 10 a.m. Pacific. We'll be there at Apple Park, too, covering it in person. We'll know more about how all this software could be hinting at new products, and get a check-in on where exactly Apple is with its AI strategies. And maybe we'll get a bit of product news, too -- you never know.

Everything I Suspect Will Be Announced at WWDC 2025 Monday

Nearly 20 years writing about tech, and over a decade reviewing wearable tech, VR, and AR products and apps Apple's developer conference, WWDC 2025, kicks off Monday at 10 a.m. PT. At its last two WWDC events, Apple launched itself into new territories, jumping into both AR/VR and generative AI. There's pressure on the company to match, if not top, what it's done in the past. CNET has editors and writers attending in person to report on live WWDC 2025 developments as they break. There was the Vision Pro in 2023, and then Apple Intelligence in 2024. What big announcement is coming in 2025? With both the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence having faced slow and heavily criticized starts, the big message at this year's WWDC doesn't seem clear at all. Apple might focus on operating system redesigns and gradual improvements across the board. WWDC is usually a showcase for Apple's future-forward ideas. It's also where the company discusses its developer tools, as you'd expect. And it's where previews of all the new OS versions are revealed, giving an early look at what's coming to the iPhone, iPad, Mac and other Apple devices. It's possible Apple will reveal a new home device -- a display-enabled HomePod -- or even a new Apple Pencil with a calligraphy mode. But the biggest rumors so far suggest a new cross-OS redesign and renaming that could be Apple's way of deflecting some attention away from not having big new AI features to show off. Recent reports from Bloomberg's often-correct Mark Gurman say Apple is going to ditch the existing numbered OS convention it's used for years and instead go with another approach to naming: labeling all annual OSes by year number. Instead of iOS 19, we'll have iOS 26. And iPadOS 26, and MacOS 26, and WatchOS 26, TVOS 26, VisionOS 26. Samsung made a similar move in 2020, jumping from the Galaxy S10 in 2019 to the Galaxy S20 in 2020. Apple's numbering has felt pretty disjointed as the numbers have gone ever-higher across multiple device categories. A yearly number would at least help people know if they're on the current version. The WWDC invites, featuring a hazy transparent ring, hint at a reported redesign of all the company's software to a new "glass" look. Bloomberg's Gurman reported on a large incoming cross-OS design shift, calling it a dramatic redesign and one of the biggest Apple's done in years. The design may mirror the Vision Pro's VisionOS feel, which has lots of frosted glass panes, layers of transparency and circular app icons. Front Page Tech's Jon Prosser showed a preview of the expected design based on information from his sources, and it definitely looks VisionOS-esque. Beyond a coat of paint, will the OSes start to feel more similar in function too? I'm particularly curious about how iPadOS and MacOS start to close in on each other even more. Apple's iPad has slowly inched toward acting like a computer, with features like Stage Manager for multitasking, and it's felt inevitable that the tablet line would eventually provide a comparable experience to the MacBook. One of the devices that's missed out on Apple Intelligence so far has been the Apple Watch, and that should be changing soon. Apple is expected to put more AI on the next Watch OS, which could help with message summaries, translation and maybe even composing messages. It could also bring overdue health and fitness upgrades. Reports say Apple could be working on adding generative AI insights to its Health app data and even using AI as a medical service, with a launch target of 2026. Health could possibly get a paid subscription tier, similar to Fitness and what many of Apple's current services are adding. This could be like what Google is doing with Wear OS, which has long used Fitbit Premium as a health subscription (a broader Gemini rollout is on the way too). I like AI coaching and insights on a watch, but I don't like subscriptions. We'll see what happens, and if Apple gets into any of these future plans at this WWDC. Another recent report (again, Gurman) says AI will help Apple improve battery life on its devices. How many devices? The iPhone, but hopefully the Apple Watch, too -- these are the products in the lineup that I find I need to charge more than I'd like. For me, at least, iPads and Macs are mostly fine on battery life as is, but I'll never refuse longer battery life for anything. Apple has made gradual boosts to its battery features over time, but maybe there will be more intelligently applied power modes this time. Apple may be pushing the importance of games again, just as the Nintendo Switch 2 debuts. Bloomberg reports that the company could release a new app to act as a hub for games and game services including Apple Arcade, becoming an overdue overhaul of Game Center. A number of game controller accessories, like Backbone, already have app hubs that function as game launchers, but Apple has never done much to help organize games on its devices in a way that feels more like what you find on a console. A new app seems like a good fit for those types of controllers, too. Apple just acquired its first game studio: RAC7, the developers of hit Apple Arcade game Sneaky Sasquatch. Apple could also have VR gaming news, if older reports come true: PlayStation VR 2 controllers have been expected to work with Vision Pro headsets, in a push to expand gaming on Apple's VR/AR headset. Maybe that'll be part of a push to get more developers onboard, as Apple could be readying a less expensive version of the Vision Pro in the next year. Right now the headset can't compete with Meta's more affordable Quest headsets in the gaming department. Apple opened up camera access to enterprise developers last year, and now it's time for AI tools to emerge for everyone else -- tools that could help describe what you're seeing, or help you remember things too. Apple has already added assistive support for some camera-enabled functions on the Vision Pro and other products, suggesting more to come. Though Apple's WWDC keynote presentation isn't expected to include many announcements of AI strides, the company still needs to compete with Google, Open AI, Perplexity and many others who are making such strides. Reports say live translation will come to some AirPods models, which would mirror what Google and Meta have been doing on glasses and earbuds and on phones. The biggest VisionOS move I'd expect to see is some introduction of camera-aware AI. Apple Intelligence debuted on Apple's VR/AR spatial computer headset earlier this year, but none of the AI can take advantage of the system's cameras to "see" what you're seeing. At least not yet. Google's use of Gemini to access the cameras on upcoming headsets and glasses, and Meta's support of camera access for Quest developers (and its expanding AI tools on Ray-Bans), suggest Apple needs to move this way now to begin paving a way for camera-aware AI to work on future headsets and eventually glasses. We could see either a brand-new Apple Pencil or updated features that make the current device feel new, according to a report from Bloomberg. Expect to see a new a digital reed calligraphy pen feature unveiled. It's unclear whether this new software will be for both the original Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil 2, or if we'll actually see a brand-new version of the stylus. There could be a new product emerging at WWDC: a look at a long-expected screen-enabled HomePod that may be part of a bigger push into smarter smart home tech. Reports suggest it'll be something like a HomePod now -- speaker-enabled, with an array of mics -- but with a touchscreen. Would it be a screen big enough to act as a photo frame, or something more like a control panel? Where would this thing live, exactly? And what would it cost? Originally, reports of this device even suggested a robotic arm that would allow the screen to follow your face, but those plans seem to be off the table for now. Of all the wild-card product ideas Apple could announce at this show, this seems the most likely. There are, of course, a number of other rumors from Gurman. Here are some that caught our attention: WWDC is happening June 9, with the keynote video presentation streaming at 10 a.m. Pacific. We'll be there at Apple Park, too, covering it in person. We'll know more about how all this software could be hinting at new products, and get a check-in on where exactly Apple is with its AI strategies. And maybe we'll get a bit of product news, too -- you never know.

Apple WWDC 2025: What to expect from iOS (19 or 26?), Apple Intelligence, VisionOS, and more

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is only a week away. The WWDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, with the full conference running through June 13. The event will feature the new software generation for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple TV. This developer conference also marks one year since the company entered the AI space with the announcement of Apple Intelligence. As a result, all eyes are on Apple and its much-awaited updates on the progress of Apple Intelligence, such as when the upgraded Siri update will be rolled out to devices and what new features will be coming next. Apple begins the event with a keynote that debuts the latest software updates to iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, VisionOS, and tvOS. This year, you can also plan to hear a lot more about the company's AI initiatives at Apple Intelligence Also: iOS 19 may give your iPhone a big battery life upgrade - without you needing to do a thing Each year, Apple hosts media, developers, and students at its WWDC event. Developers attending in person or virtually can learn, connect, and engage in multiple activities and consultations to optimize their apps. Those not invited to Apple Park can watch the keynote livestream on Apple TV, YouTube, and Apple's website. "We're excited to mark another incredible year of WWDC with our global developer community," said Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "We can't wait to share the latest tools and technologies that will empower developers and help them continue to innovate." ZDNET will be attending in person, bringing you the latest updates, hands-on images, videos, and demo experiences on our website and social media platforms. Apple is reportedly planning to rebrand its operating system names, moving from generation numbers to years. According to the Bloomberg report, instead of getting iOS 19, MacOS 16, WatchOS 13, and VisionOS 3, you'll be getting iPadOS 26, MacOS 26, WatchOS 26, tvOS 26, and VisionOS 26. Also: Is Apple's iOS 26 rebranding a gimmick or pure genius? My verdict as an iPhone and Mac user Apple is also expected to make big changes to the iPhone user experience, including redesigned icons, menus, apps, and windows that will give iOS a new look. The major software overhaul would be the first in at least 12 years, as Apple hasn't made significant design changes to its user interface since the release of iOS 7 in 2013. Apple is reportedly focused on making these changes to iOS, MacOS, and iPadOS to unify the user experience across the iPhone, Mac, and iPad and make navigation more intuitive. Greg Joswiak, Apple's SVP of marketing, posted on X a "Sleek peek" at what to expect at WWDC, including a short animation that is likely a nod to the redesign coming to Apple's operating system. When Apple launched Apple Intelligence, the company positioned its AI as a personal assistant that -- equipped with the context of your daily interactions -- could deliver advanced assistance, centered around a Siri upgrade. However, Apple so far has only unveiled some less advanced features, such as Genmoji, Writing tools, and Photo clean-up, while repeatedly delaying Siri 2.0. The result has been frustrated users and a consensus that Apple may not be as ready to compete in the AI race as it claimed. Therefore, the world will be closely watching Apple's announcements surrounding its AI developments. While Apple could use the WWDC 2025 stage to make a comeback, people close to the matter told Bloomberg that it likely will not be the case. Also: 3 Apple Intelligence features that would convince me to ditch Gemini and ChatGPT According to the report, the company will be taking a gap year, with bigger AI projects -- such as a revamped version of its Shortcuts app, Apple's AI doctor via the improved Health App, and a ChatGPT competitor -- coming at a future date. The event may include some sneak peeks, but it is likely that Apple will approach this carefully after receiving some backlash from showcasing Apple Intelligence features at last year's WWDC that were nowhere near ready. The biggest AI-related announcement will reportedly be that Apple is opening up its Foundation Models to third-party developers, which should spur some innovation and growth in the AI sector, with developers building deeper integrations of their offerings into a more helpful experience on devices. Before each WWDC event, Apple holds a Swift Student Challenge, an annual coding competition for students worldwide. The competition encourages developers 13 years and older who are enrolled in high school or other educational programs to create an app using Swift Playgrounds. The winners get Apple swag and prizes, and the top 50 participants can attend the WWDC in person in Apple Park. Also: Your iPhone is getting these useful features with iOS 19 - including a big one for multitaskers Get the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter.

Apple WWDC 2025: What we expect including new iOS software updates, macOS, AI and more

Apple's big 2025 software reveal is nearly upon us. On June 9, the Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) keynote will showcase the changes coming with its 2025 software. That includes -- deep breath -- iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Leaks suggest this year will be a biggie. In addition to the requisite Craig Federighi gags and a California-themed name for the latest macOS update, expect a significant visual overhaul -- one of Apple's biggest ever -- and (shocker) new Apple Intelligence features. The company is reportedly set to unveil a platform-wide visual overhaul. The revamp is said to be a dramatic change, drawing inspiration from Apple's mixed reality headset. According to Front Page Tech's Jon Prosser, that may even include (nearly) round icons on the home screen and in Control Center. He also noted subtler changes, like a redesigned tab view within apps and the search box in Messages being moved to the bottom of the screen. One of Apple's core goals with the new software is to unify the design language of its operating systems. The idea is to make it less visually jarring to hop between devices. If executed well, jumping from iPhone to iPad to Mac (and so on) will feel like touring different flavors of the same OS. Apple's last big macOS makeover was with 2020's Big Sur. For the iPhone's software, you have to go all the way back to 2013. That's when iOS 7 kicked skeuomorphic design to the curb, replacing it with a flat, minimalistic look. Minus some iterative changes, it's still the UI you see today. Along with the big visual refresh, Apple is also rumored to be changing how it names its operating systems. Instead of having random version numbers at the end, the company is apparently planning to unify the names by year -- so iOS 19 would become iOS 26, as it'll be Apple's platform for the coming year. The same goes for all of Apple's other software, so we're looking at iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and so forth. Of course, it goes without saying that macOS should still get a California-themed name; hopefully Apple won't be throwing that tradition in the bin just yet. It'll stick around, according to Bloomberg: the current rumor is that the next version of macOS will be named Tahoe. Could 2025 be the year the iPad Pro starts to feel... Pro? The high-end versions of Apple's tablet have been more than capable on a hardware level for generations. (Especially when they switched to M-series chips.) But the software has held it back. That's presumably because the company doesn't want to cannibalize Mac sales. After all, if the iPad Pro can truly replace a laptop, then fewer people would buy both. The bad news for those wanting a full-on Mac experience: The iPad won't switch to macOS. The good news: iPadOS may get much more Mac-like. This year's update will reportedly focus on productivity, featuring improved multitasking and app window management. It's not that Apple hasn't inched the iPad's software in that direction. It incrementally did so with Stage Manager in iPadOS 16. The year before, it added the multitasking menu at the top of app windows. But for many, those tweaks fell far short of the full-on productivity overhaul they craved. Will it be enough this time? Bloomberg's Mark Gurman thinks it will "likely go far enough" for most power users. (Is that a "Hallelujah!" I hear?) Even if leaks hadn't already suggested as much, this one would be a no-brainer. After all, AI has been every tech company's obsession since ChatGPT took the world by storm over two years ago. Expect a healthy portion of the keynote to be devoted to Apple's AI advances. These will reportedly include improvements to existing features and a few new ones. Remember when Apple promised a more personalized Siri at last year's conference? The one that many wished would come ahead of the visual overhaul? Well, we're still waiting on that. The last official update we heard was in March, when the company told Daring Fireball, "It's going to take us longer than we thought." (Oops!) Apple expects the new Siri features to arrive "in the coming year," a clear-as-mud description if ever there was one. A report from The Information last month hinted that the upgraded Siri was nowhere near ready. The 2024 demo, where Siri condensed minutes of multi-app planning into mere seconds, reportedly came as a surprise to team members working on Siri. (Never an encouraging sign.) Separate reporting this month from Bloomberg sheds a bit more light, adding that we probably won't hear much about those Siri upgrades at WWDC 2025. The publication described those updates as being months away from shipping. The company is also reportedly separating its Apple Intelligence and Siri marketing. The logic behind this is that users are so fed up with Apple's assistant that it's hurting Apple's AI push. The company's 2024 presentation was undoubtedly impressive. It showed a more context-sensitive Siri that better understands what you're doing. It pulled info from various apps and spliced them together in a seamless flow. It recorded a specific type of video in a third-party app. It shared a meeting summary via email with a teammate. And it found missing information the user remembered reading... somewhere. It even controlled system settings and explained them when needed. The bottom line: If or when Apple pulls off what it promised last year, that's big news for Siri. But don't hold your breath for it to show up at WWDC 2025. According to Bloomberg, the Siri updates we do see will be much subtler. These would include adding the option to use Gemini instead of ChatGPT with the assistant. Another iOS 19 scoop points to an Apple Intelligence feature that's easy to get behind. A new AI-powered battery management mode will reportedly analyze how you use your phone. It can then use that to make power-saving adjustments on the fly. If it works well, that could be pretty nifty. It may also be a key ingredient to a new device: the "iPhone Air." Whatever Apple calls it, the rumored ultra-slim handset is expected to join Apple's lineup this year. Without this feature, the phone's smaller battery might struggle to make it through a typical day. (According to Gurman, it would last several hours less than Apple's other iPhones.) But with the AI battery feature activated, the svelte iPhone could become more practical. Will we see this slim-jim iPhone at WWDC? Well, let's say you have as good a chance of Valve randomly showing up to announce Half Life 3 at Apple's conference. First, the svelte handset is expected to be part of the iPhone 17 lineup, which typically arrives around September. Second, Apple hasn't unveiled a new iPhone at WWDC since Steve Jobs showed off the iPhone 4 in 2010. So, in short, nope. Apple is reportedly working on a virtual health coach. Allegedly codenamed Project Mulberry, the AI feature would pair a refreshed Health app with an AI-powered coach. Bloomberg says the feature would, to some degree, give you advice you'd usually seek from a doctor. The virtual coach would collect data from your Apple devices and use AI to provide personalized health advice, chatbot-style. Apple is reportedly training the AI agent with data from company physicians. Meanwhile, outside experts would shoot educational videos. In March, Bloomberg's Gurman said the virtual coach could arrive as early as iOS 19.4, which wouldn't likely come until early to mid-2026. But a quick aside in a report this month from Gurman and Drake Bennett mentioned that it could be a point of focus at WWDC. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is predicting that Apple will introduce a centralized, pre-installed app for gaming on the Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV. It'll include some of the features in the long-neglected Game Center service like leaderboards and matchmaking and pair them with a dedicated game launcher and editorial content including recommendations -- including a push towards the Apple Arcade service. It wouldn't be an Apple keynote without some wacky Craig Federighi hijinks. Last year, Apple's software lead strapped on a hair-shaped helmet and skydived into Apple Park. At previous events, he showed off his parkour skills, summoned an iPad like he's a Jedi and jammed out on a three-necked guitar. Say what you will about "Hair Force One." Federighi knows how to sell a sight gag. (With maybe just a teensy bit of help from Apple's visual effects artists.) Following Apple's typical schedule, you can expect the first developer betas to arrive after the conference ends. (Likely the same day!) Public betas would follow early this summer. And you can expect the final versions of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16 and so on to arrive alongside new iPhones this fall. While Apple's developer conference will be jam-packed if they serve up even a fraction of the expectations above, there are a few things we can pretty confidently take off the board, too. With the possible exception of the Mac Pro, nearly all of Apple's hardware lines have either just finished an upgrade cycle (consumer Macs, most iPads) or are going to get updated in the fall as usual (iPhone, Apple Watch). As such, we're not expecting any major hardware announcements. Apple has talked about the Mac Pro at past WWDC events, but that computer is updated so infrequently that it's hard to say with any confidence that we'll see any changes.

Gurman: this WWDC probably won't be Apple's AI comeback - 9to5Mac

According to Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, Apple insiders "believe that the conference may be a letdown from an AI standpoint," highlighting how far behind Apple still is. Still, Apple has a few AI-related announcements slated for June 9. As previously reported, this year's biggest AI announcement will be Apple's plans to open up its on-device foundation models to third-party developers. These are the same ~3B parameter models Apple currently uses for things like text summarization and autocorrect, and they'll soon be available for devs to integrate into their own apps. To be clear, this is a meaningful milestone for Apple's AI platform. It gives developers a powerful tool to natively integrate into their apps and potentially unlock genuinely useful features. Still, these on-device models are far less capable than the large-scale, cloud-based systems used by OpenAI and Google, so don't expect earth-shattering features. Elsewhere in its AI efforts, Apple will reportedly: As Gurman puts it, this feels like a risky "gap year." Internally, Apple is aiming to make up for it at WWDC 2026, with bigger swings that "it hopes it can try to convince consumers that it's an AI innovator.". However, given how fast the competition is moving, waiting until next year might put Apple even further behind, perception-wise. Currently, Apple's ongoing AI developments include an LLM Siri, a revamped Shortcuts app, the ambitious health-related Project Mulberry, and a full-blown ChatGPT competitor with web search capabilities. According to Gurman, Apple is holding off on previewing some of these features to avoid repeating last year's mistake, when it showed off Apple Intelligence with features that were nowhere near ready and are still MIA. Behind the scenes, Gurman reports Apple has made progress. It now has models with 3B, 7B, 33B, and 150B parameters in testing, with the largest ones relying on the cloud. Internal benchmarks suggest its top model is close to recent ChatGPT updates in quality. Still, concerns over hallucinations and internal debates over Apple's approach to generative AI are keeping things private, for now. As for Apple's developer offerings, Gurman reports: "Developers will see AI get more deeply integrated into Apple's developer tools, including those for user interface testing. And, in a development that will certainly appease many developers, SwiftUI, a set of Apple frameworks and tools for creating app user interfaces, will finally get a built-in rich text editor." And if you're still waiting for Swift Assist, the AI code-completion tool Apple announced last year, Gurman says Apple is expected to provide an update on it. Still, there is no word yet on whether this update includes releasing the Anthropic-powered code completion version that its employees have been testing for the past few months.

WWDC 2025 Likely 'Smaller-Scale' Than Past Two WWDCs, Here's Why

There are signs that WWDC will be "smaller-scale" this year than it was in 2023 and 2024, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. At WWDC 2023, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro, along with its visionOS operating system. While the headset has faced low sales, due in part to its high $3,499 starting price, this was still a major and highly-anticipated product announcement. Apple Intelligence debuted at WWDC 2024, in response to the surging popularity of generative AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. At WWDC 2025, however, Gurman said it is unlikely that there will be any major new hardware or software announcements of that scale. "There are no major new devices ready to ship," he said, in his Power On newsletter today. In addition, some Apple employees believe that WWDC 2025 may be a "letdown" from an AI standpoint, according to Gurman. He said that Apple "will do little" to show that it is catching up to leading companies in the generative AI space, including OpenAI and Google, and Apple's shortcomings could become "even more obvious." Gurman does expect Apple to provide an update on Swift Assist at WWDC 2025, and he said that SwiftUI will get a rich text editor. On the other hand, Gurman believes that Apple's redesigned software platforms should be exciting for many Apple fans. iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, and watchOS 26 are all rumored to have a new visionOS-inspired, glass-like design with more translucent user interface elements, such as menus, buttons, and icons. "The updated user interface will certainly be the standout announcement, even if it risks sending the message that Apple is stuck in the past," wrote Gurman. Ultimately, where WWDC 2025 will rank in Apple fans' minds is subjective, as some might find redesigned software platforms to be even more interesting than the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence. For others, though, Apple failing to make meaningful progress on the generative AI front might be an overshadowing disappointment. The good news is that Apple is expected to make a bigger push into AI heading into 2026, with the company still working on a conversational ChatGPT-like version of Siri, a revamped Shortcuts app powered by Apple Intelligence, and more.

How to watch the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote live -- iOS 26, Apple Intelligence and more

Apple's annual developer conference is right around the corner. To see everything announced at WWDC 2025 you'll want to watch the keynote live stream, which kicks off on June 9 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST. This year's big rumor hints at totally redesigned operating systems across all of Apple's product portfolio. From 'Solarium' and the rebranded iOS 26, to a dedicated gaming app and potential hardware surprises, here's how to watch the WWDC 2025 live stream from anywhere. Apple generally hosts the keynote on its website, where the WWDC 2025 livestream will appear as we get closer to the 10 a.m. PT launch time on Monday, June 9. The WWDC 2025 keynote livestream will also be available on the Apple YouTube channel. Right now you'll find a placeholder for the WWDC 2025 keynote livestream, which you can see above. If you own an Apple TV or have a device like the iPhone which features the Apple TV app, you'll also be able to watch the WWDC 2025 keynote from that device. A keynote live stream will be available in the TV app. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is an annual get-together for the people that build the software that run on various Apple devices -- everything from phones and tablets to watches and laptops. Apple typically uses the event to preview software releases coming out later in the year, so that developers can update existing apps and build new software that takes advantage of the coming features. Typically, past WWDCs have included hardware announcements, and we might see a couple reveals this year. However, this year's edition sounds like it will be focused on a major design overhaul for iOS and a rebranding of every Apple operating system. This year's edition of WWDC runs from June 9 to June 13. The event kicks off on Monday, June 9, with a keynote that begins at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. BST. Typically, WWDC is focused on software, but we might see a new Mac Pro equipped with an M4 chip and updated AirPods at WWDC 2025. That said, we believe this year's focus will be unified software interfaces and version numbers across Apple's operating systems. Solarium: A couple of weeks before WWDC 2025, a huge rumor dropped that Apple is giving all of its software an interface overhaul dubbed 'Solarium.' Allegedly, inspired by the visionOS look and feel, Solarium should bring a new frosted glass look to your iPhone, Mac and other Apple devices. Alongside that, Apple is expected to rebrand its operating systems with year-based versions numbers. Goodbye iOS 19, hello iOS 26. This will be done with other software as well including macOS 26 Tahoe, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS26 and visionOS 26. It'll be the biggest design update for iPhone software since iOS 7 in 2013. Apple Intelligence: Since WWDC 2024, Apple has openly struggled to implement its version of AI, Apple Intelligence. We haven't heard much about AI going into this year's conference, but we expect it to have a presence. Apple will still push Apple Intelligence, even if it's just announcing features that were promised last year, including a revamped Siri or fine-tuning of features that were already released. Reportedly, Apple will announce a developer tool that will make it easier to implement Apple Intelligence in apps, which might help it become more useful. Hardware surprises: While WWDC is focused on developers and software, it's not unheard for new hardware to make an appearance. New hardware that does show up will be aimed at developers, so we expect that if a new Mac is announced, it will most likely be a Mac Pro probably featuring an M4 chip. One surprise might be a new smart home device that was reportedly delayed in March, a new hybrid HomePod Hub. The Home Hub was allegedly pushed back because of Siri problems. But with changes to Apple's AI team, this device could make a surprise appearance, especially since the Home Hub is supposed to run on a custom homeOS -- something Apple likely wants to share with developers. Before WWDC 2024, rumors swirled that Apple would announce an updated Apple TV 4K streaming device, but that did not come to pass. Once again, rumors point to a new Apple TV launching in 2025. With a new OS, and a lack of upgrades since 2022, now might be the time. Lastly, we may not see new AirPods during WWDC 2025, but Apple might make existing ones better with five rumored upgrades coming to the AirPods.

WWDC 2025: All the Rumors About visionOS 26

We're just a handful of days away from the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference, where Apple plans to introduce new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS. visionOS isn't Apple's most popular platform, but it's getting new features that will make the Vision Pro experience better. The next version of visionOS has actually been described as "feature-packed," but a lot of what's coming will remain a surprise because rumors typically focus on iOS. If you're expecting visionOS 3 to follow visionOS 2, you might be surprised when we get visionOS 26 instead. Apple is changing the way that it names operating system updates, using "26" for everything coming out in 2025. 26 represents the September 2025 to September 2026 visionOS season. The design that Apple used for visionOS is inspiring a new look for iOS and macOS, but Apple also plans to make some tweaks to the way that visionOS looks. The changes are likely to be small in scale, and we don't have a lot of detail, but at least some visual updates are coming. Apple is going to add a new eye-scrolling option to the Vision Pro, which will use the built-in eye tracking features. The Vision Pro already supports navigating through the OS by looking at something on the display and then using a hand gesture to "tap" it, so eye-based scrolling is a natural extension of that functionality. Apple will add eye scrolling to the built-in Apple apps, and it will provide an API that will let developers integrate the capability into third-party apps as well. Apple is planning to add new Apple Intelligence features to iOS, and it's possible anything that's added will also expand to visionOS. There's an AI battery management feature rumored for iOS 26, for example, and it would make a lot of sense to have a similar function on the headset because it's so reliant on battery. At some point, Apple will introduce the Apple Intelligence personalized Siri features that were shown off at WWDC 2024, and those capabilities will almost certainly expand to the Vision Pro. Apple is working on deeper Siri integration for apps, personal context that would let Siri access emails, files, and more, and onscreen awareness so Siri knows what you're looking at. Apple plans to release a new cross-platform Games app, and with the company aiming to push gaming on the Vision Pro, the Games app will likely be available on the headset. The Games app will include all the content from the games section of the App Store, along with Apple Arcade content and Game Center features like achievements and leaderboards. In May, Apple announced upcoming Accessibility features that will be added to visionOS 26. visionOS is going to get new vision accessibility options for users who are blind or have low vision. Zoom will let users magnify anything that's in view using the main Vision Pro camera, while Live Recognition in VoiceOver will use on-device machine learning to describe surroundings, find objects, and read documents. Apple is developing a new API that will allow approved apps to use the main camera for providing live, person-to-person assistance for visual interpretation, a feature that will be useful for apps like Be My Eyes. For users with severe mobility disabilities, visionOS is gaining a new protocol that will support Switch Control for Brain Computer Interfaces, a technology that lets users control their devices with brain signals. Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote will begin on Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will live stream the event on its website, on YouTube, and in the TV app. If you're not able to watch live, we'll have a live blog and coverage of the announcements here at MacRumors, plus we'll be live tweeting the event on the MacRumorsLive account.

Apple WWDC 2025 -- 7 biggest announcements just tipped in new report

Everything we expect to see at the annual developers conference Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off in the next week on June 10 and it should be a major one with rumors that iOS is going to get a major design overhaul. A new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman dropped today highlighting everything that he expects Apple to announce during the company's keynote speech. It looks like Apple will announce at least 25 upgrades, updates and changes for its various software systems. We've highlighted the most important ones below. The big news will be a unification of interfaces across all of Apple's various operating systems including the naming conventions. The new look, allegedly codenamed Solarium, is supposedly based on visionOS, which is rounder and a bit more translucent compared to iOS or macOS. The refreshed design will make the user interface look similar across iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS and even CarPlay. Additionally, Apple is reportedly ditching the version number naming convention for year-based branding across every system. So iOS 19 will become iOS 26 and iPadOS is iPadOS 26 and so on. This look will feature more transparency and more of a frosted glass appearance. Within this, the tool and tab bars should be different with redesigned icons and more pop-out menus. Where you might see this are in redesigned widgets like weather, appointments and stock tickers which will match the new look. Apparently, not every app will get big overhauls beyond surface level aesthetics. However, several major apps across the OSes will see changes. Here's what's coming for each system According to Gurman, most of the apps in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 will largely remain the same. However, the Phone, Safari and Camera apps are scheduled for bigger redesigns. Phone - The Phone app is supposed to get a new view the "combines favorite contacts, recent calls and voicemails into a single, scrollable window." Apparently, this will be optional and you can toggle it off. Safari - Safari is getting a transparent and glassy address bar. Camera - The Camera app is supposed to get an overhaul that makes it simpler. With options like spatial video and panorama clogging the interface, Apple apparently wants to make things easier to use, though Gurman was vague on what this might look like. Messages - This one isn't as big but the Messages app is supposed to get a poll creation feature and the ability to set background images. Preview - the preview app is supposed to move over from macOS to iPads and iPhones for the first time. What this means is you'll be able to annotate, edit and manage PDFs on your tablet or handset. This will come preinstalled. Games - Apple is debuting a dedicated Games app that will be preinstalled as a game-centric version of the App Store. The app is supposed to have five tabs: Home, Arcade, Play Together, Library and Search. Apple's Vision Pro operating system isn't getting new apps apparently, but is getting some new functionality features. The Vision Pro is supposed to get support for eye scrolling. Additionally, magic wand support is coming, meaning you can use third-party controllers, which could be ideal for gaming or creating a virtual wand for navigation. These are smaller, but the iPad is supposed to get better multitasking features that make it more like the Mac. Though this might require the tablet be hooked up to a keyboard. The Apple Pencil is getting a virtual reed calligraphy pen upgrade. Lastly, Apple could announce a synced wifi network login. Meaning if you log your iPhone into say hotel wifi, your iPad and Mac will automatically login as well. While WWDC 2025 is supposed to be focused on the design revamp of operating systems, reportedly Apple Intelligence won't be left behind. The biggest upgrade is supposed to be a bigger push into AI-based translation. Meaning we should see live translation for phone calls and text messages. It's supposed to be integrated across all of Apple's operating systems. For developers, we should hear about Apple opening up access to its foundational AI models that power Apple Intelligence which are also getting upgrades. It should let devs build AI features into their apps. Genmoji will let you combine existing emojis together. A new Shortcuts app will let you create quick actions using Apple Intelligence. There are other features that Apple is reportedly working on, but Gurman claims we won't see next week. For example, we likely won't get a look at a working Siri 2.0 at WWDC 2025, and may not for a while. Apple's big focus will be the revamped operating systems. But they may have some surprises up their sleeves, including potentially a new Mac Pro. For now, this is what we expect to see when WWDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, June 9 starting at 10 a.m. Pacific. If you want to follow along check out how to watch the keynote livestream and stay tuned for our WWDC 2025 live blog.

Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote may be an AI 'letdown', but there are 4 Apple Intelligence projects it's working on that you should be excited about

WWDC 2025 is just around the corner, but those looking forward to major AI announcements from Apple might need to wait a bit longer. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman ($/£), a generally reliable source for Apple info, Apple's AI comeback "probably won't be happening at this year's WWDC." In fact, "People within the company believe that the conference may be a letdown from an AI standpoint." That's disappointing for those who expected Apple to bounce back from its Apple Intelligence woes at this year's WWDC keynote. It's not all doom and gloom, however, as Gurman says we'll see an AI-powered battery management mode, alongside Apple opening up its Foundation Models to third-party developers, which should allow for better AI integration across iOS. Gurman also says we'll get a "quiet rebrand" of some existing features in Safari and Photos, which will now be called "AI-powered." If you think that all sounds pretty underwhelming, then I'd be inclined to agree. However, Gurman also reports that Apple is working on some major AI improvements that the company could reveal at WWDC 2026, "when it hopes it can try to convince consumers that it's an AI innovator." Here are the four major Apple Intelligence projects Apple is working on: We've discussed LLM Siri numerous times already, but while we had hoped to see the Apple Intelligence-powered Siri that we were promised at WWDC 2024 this year, it appears that this highly anticipated Siri upgrade won't feature in June's keynote. LLM Siri would give iPhone users a voice assistant on a par with the best, such as Gemini Live and ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode. Unfortunately, it looks like we'll have to wait longer than expected, as it's unlikely to be included in iOS 19 (which is set to be renamed iOS 26). Gurman also claims Apple is working on a "revamped version of its Shortcuts app," which will add Apple Intelligence into the mix to allow users to create custom actions powered by AI rather than created manually, as in today's version of the app. He claims this project was initially planned for launch this year, but now, due to delays, it could be pushed to 2026. Code-named Mulberry, this AI doctor idea is essentially the evolution of Apple's Health app. Gurman says it's "slated to be released in 2026 as part of a spring update to iOS 26. Expect a kind of chatbot-esque health app that would work similarly to those found in fitness trackers like Whoop or the Oura ring. This idea has been rumored for a while now, and makes sense considering Apple's focus on health and fitness with the industry-leading wearable, the Apple Watch. Last but not least, Apple is said to be working on a ChatGPT competitor that "can pull in data from the open web, which some employees have dubbed 'Knowledge.'" Gurman reports that this project is being led by Robby Walker, who was working on Siri up until a few weeks ago, when a new project leader, Vision Pro's Mike Rockwell, was put in charge. Apple would love to be able to compete with the likes of OpenAI and Google in the AI space, although Gurman says, "employees familiar with the work say it's already been plagued by some of the same problems that delayed the Siri overhaul."

What NOT to expect at Apple's WWDC 2025 - three things you definitely won't see

Next week Apple hosts its Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) 2025, bringing together developers and media to discuss what's new and what's upcoming in the world of All Things Apple. Apple makes a lot of stuff, and more importantly, Apple makes the software that runs it all. Apple's developer conference is about software more than anything else, and hardware news will only serve to expand on Apple's software development. If I were a betting man, here's my safe bet for what new products we'll see at WWDC 2025: nothing! Apple almost never launches hardware at WWDC. The only time we get something new at WWDC is when it serves to make the developer news more interesting. Of course, this year's software news could be very interesting, with a major redesign possibly in the cards for every Apple OS, plus a new naming scheme that will match the update to the year: ie. iOS 26 in 2026. Do we need new hardware to go with the updated interface? No, but it could generate more excitement. With that in mind, here's what I do not expect to see at WWDC 2025 If you were hoping for a sneak peak at the iPhone 17 Air, I would highly doubt that Apple will drop any hints about its rumored upcoming thin phone. Even with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge now available, I don't think Apple will ruin the surprise coming in September, when it launches a drastically redesigned iPhone 17 family. Showing off an iPhone 17 Air would give too much away today. I also wouldn't expect any new iPad models. Apple launched new iPad base models and new iPad Air tablets recently, with faster processors inside. There's no reason to launch anything new at WWDC 2025. Even the iPad Mini got a recent refresh, so it's doubtful we'll see anything new. Occasionally Apple announces a new chipset at WWDC, like the Apple M4 platform. That would be a good reason to get a new Macbook Pro, or possibly an updated iPad Pro model. We haven't gotten hints about this, so we're not expecting any new Macbook or iPad's with an Apple M5, for instance. There is one lingering rumor about an updated Apple Homepod, possibly with a built-in display. That would make sense for WWDC 2025 because a new display means new possibilities for developers to load apps. If there is any hardware announced next week, that would be my top bet. If you think Apple Intelligence hasn't been going well, you're right, but I wouldn't expect Apple to admit as much, and it definitely won't be apologizing for any of the missteps so far. In fact, I expect we'll see Apple barreling forward with AI features at every level of every single OS. We're going to get Apple Intelligence on the Apple Watch, along with more AI on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBooks. The real question is whether Apple will keep promising the same features that never materialized - Siri's ability to read your email and your personal info and provide you with tailored advice - or if there will be some new direction, perhaps with new partnerships to bridge the gaps in Apple's capabilities. I think the latter is most likely, as developers right now are keen on ways to integrate existing apps and features with AI. It makes sense for Apple to partner more closely with companies outside of OpenAI, while it continues to try to build its own AI infrastructure. I expect Apple will talk about advances in Apple Health on the Apple Watch, but I don't expect any dramatic new capabilities will be announced. We won't see improvements in glucose monitoring, for instance, or new hardware that can measure metabolic rates in non-invasive ways. Apple still has a lot of catching up to do on its watch hardware. Google's Wear OS watches and its partners have added features like zero pulse detection plus more AI features, and battery life continues to climb on the Wear OS side. Apple has been a bit stagnant with its WatchOS progress. I also wouldn't expect new face wearables. No update to Apple Vision Pro, and no new Apple Vision products. It is possible that we will get improved controls for Vision Pro, and maybe even real joystick controllers, but no new platform like XR smart glasses.

What to Expect at Apple WWDC 2025

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled for Monday, June 9 at 1 PM ET (10 AM PT). Apple is expected to unveil its new operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac, alongside possible hardware announcements. Before getting into the expected look of the next version of iOS, it is worth noting something interesting about its name. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a very reliable Apple insider, reports that all of Apple's operating systems will be making a significant naming departure, each jumping from their current version numbers to a unified "26," signifying the year in which the software release will be the primary version. This is similar to how car model years are determined, as Apple's software revisions typically arrive in the fall of each year. It also means that all of Apple's operating systems will be on the same number from here on out -- no more iOS 18, macOS 15, WatchOS 11, or VisionOS 2. In the case of iOS, that means it will go from iOS 18 to iOS 26. While this numbering change is notable, most users will instead notice the operating system's expected design overhaul. Gurman expects that iOS 26 will "fundamentally change the look" of the operating system and feature updated icons, menus, apps, and more. Gurman believes that iOS 26 will borrow heavily from the glass-like look of VisionOS, featuring translucent panels, more use of three-dimensional effects and shadows, and rounder icons and edges. Sebastiaan de With, former Apple designer and designer at Lux Camera, best known for its camera app, Halide, wrote a blog post this week that focuses on physicality in user interface design and delivers fantastic renders of what the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS could look like if they employ the rumored aesthetic. If iOS 26 looks anything like de With's renders, iPhone owners should be pleased. That said, anyone with even a passing interest in user interface design should read his full post, it's fantastic. Industry insiders expect this same glass-inspired redesign to arrive on iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and WatchOS 26. While Apple has made efforts through the years to make each of its different platforms look and feel similar in certain ways, the upcoming OS releases will take that to the nth degree. While the latest iPad Pro models are fantastic, the operating system has remained polarizing due to some shortcomings that render it less productive than it could be, given the power that Apple's M-series chips offer. While nobody expects the iPad to adopt a full-blown version of macOS, reports suggest that iPadOS 26 will meaningfully close the gap between iPad and Mac, or at the very least make iPadOS much better at productivity tasks and multitasking. It is an easy rumor to believe, given that Apple has continually worked to make its popular tablet more powerful and versatile with its recent releases. Gurman believes Apple's planned iPadOS changes will go "far enough" to make people who want a macOS experience on iPad "happy -- at least for now." Apple will almost certainly dedicate a chunk of its WWDC keynote to discussing Apple Intelligence, the company's AI technology. Reports emerged earlier this year that Apple and Google were negotiating to bring Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence, and WWDC would be a natural platform to make the announcement. It's also expected that Apple will discuss improvements to Apple Intelligence, including possibly the better Siri, although experts are divided on the matter. Apple may also use AI to manage device battery life better, improve photo organization and editing, and more. However, expectations should be tempered, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "Apple needs a comeback," Gurman writes of the company's AI, which has not been well received. "But that probably won't be happening at this year's WWDC. People within the company believe that the conference may be a letdown from an AI standpoint. Others familiar with the company's planned announcements worry they could make Apple's shortcomings even more obvious." While not directly related to Apple Intelligence features itself, Gurman also believes that Apple will announce that it is opening up its foundational models for third-party developers, which could transform many third-party apps with new capabilities and features. Apple regularly uses WWDC to announce new hardware, but there are no reputable expectations suggesting the same this year. If Apple were to announce new hardware at WWDC, it would probably be a new Mac Pro. As of now, thanks to the new Mac Studio released earlier this year, Apple's Mac Pro is no longer its most powerful computer -- and it really should be. The Mac Pro line is desperately due for an upgrade, it just may not happen at WWDC.

What WWDC 2025 will tell us about future Apple hardware

MacBooks are gonna MacBook, the iPhone is gonna iPhone, but what about new Apple hardware? While the Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) 2025 won't be a bonanza for new Apple products, it may offer our best hint at the mid-term and more distant future for Apple hardware, beyond the next processor upgrades. Before I get into the exciting stuff like glasses, I'm foremost excited to hear news about Apple's C1 chipset experiment. The Apple C1 chip is the 5G modem that powers the network capabilities for the iPhone 16e, and it may be Apple's secret weapon for future products. Most companies that make phones, tablets, and laptops rely on one or two big chipmakers to supply networking hardware. If you want a connected mobile device, you need hardware from Qualcomm, or MediaTek, or Samsung. The Google Pixel 9, for instance, uses the Google-designed Tensor G4 processor and a Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem. Apple has tried to avoid relying on Qualcomm for years, but Qualcomm makes the most advanced 5g hardware and can produce the largest quantity. Enter the C1, the first 5G chipset designed by Apple, beholden to no other chipmakers. It isn't as powerful or efficient as Qualcomm's modem chips, but it gets the job done and the difference may be negligible to most users. I would love to see news about the C1 chip and any possible successors at WWDC. Apple has never offered MacBook laptops with built-in cellular connectivity, so it would be exciting to see new hardware from Apple that takes advantage of the company's new networking chops. Of course Apple Vision Pro will be a highlight of WWDC 2025, since the singular device has the newest and most unique software, and WWDC is all about software development. Rumors suggest that Apple could launch new controllers or controller support for Vision Pro, and that would give us some idea how the platform is progressing. But what are users requesting? What does Apple need to fix for the next generation? Personally, I would love to hear more about a lite version of VisionOS, because that might lead us to hints about any upcoming XR smart glasses Apple might be working on. The Apple Vision Pro is a more robust and productivity-focused device compared to, say, Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, or the latest Google XR glasses prototypes. A pared-back VisionOS would be the first sign Apple is looking to take it's Vision Pro out of the office and into nature. I expect to hear interesting news about Apple in the home, and we could see a new HomePod device around WWDC time. Rumors suggest the HomePod might gain a display, and that would mean a new opportunity for developers. A new screen for the home would be a perfect little hardware announcement to complement the developer focus of WWDC. I wouldn't expect Apple to stop with a small HomePod. If the HomePod gets its own display, will it have it's own OS? Will it just be an iPadOS device, or could there be a new Apple HomeOS on the way? If it's the latter, we could see many new Apple Home products with display, apps, and new software to boot. Finally, I'm expecting to hear more about my health, because there are so many innovations in health wearables seemingly on the horizon. Has Apple made any progress in glucose monitoring or metabolism tracking? Those will be watershed developments in health tracking technology, and every company is racing to that goal. Apple also needs to play catch up with Google and it's Wear OS partners. Recent Wear OS devices have added features like on-device AI models, zero pulse detection for the worst health emergencies, and even gesture controls like Apple Watch introduced. In other words, there is room for a big leap forward for WatchOS and all of Apple's wearables. Even AirPods could get in the mix with new sensor capabilities, like rumored optical sensors on the buds. If Apple announces major new developments for health features, devices won't be far behind.

The 7 biggest things to expect at WWDC 2025 - according to Apple experts

Apple's WWDC 2025 show kicks off at Apple Park at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on June 9, 2025 - which means we're now very close to seeing the next generation of software for iPhones, MacBooks, Apple Watches and more. So what should we expect from one of Apple's biggest events of the year? While product launches at WWDC are unusual and unexpected, but not unheard of, this is the keynote that sets the tone for Apple's entire year. In particular, by showing us what the next version of iOS will look like, it sets the stage for the release of the iPhone 17 lineup, which most expect to happen in September. WWDC 2025 will also mark the first anniversary of the introduction of Apple Intelligence. Considering that Apple only managed to deliver a portion of what was promised in June 2024, it's unclear how Apple will approach this AI conundrum. There are numerous reports of turmoil behind the scenes as Apple reshuffles its Apple Intelligence team and tries to revive efforts to deliver a transformed Siri that can compete with Gemini and ChatGPT. Some believe Apple won't mention Siri, but will focus on Apple Intelligence as it is, and mention some feature enhancements. It's unlikely it will promise any eye-opening generative features, especially after over-promising a year ago. Let's take a look at what we, and other Apple experts, do expect Tim Cook and company to reveal on June 9... We're highly unlikely to see Apple commit to an all-new Siri at WWDC 2025, but we might get a hint at what's coming. After all, how can Apple deliver iOS 26 (yes, Apple is rumored to be switching to year-based software names) without a fresh, Apple Intelligence-filled Siri experience? A more concrete idea of what to expect has emerged from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, with his June 6 predictions being particularly comprehensive. According to the well-connected Apple reporter, the biggest change will be a new software design that's based on visionOS. That will mean lots of "digital glass" plus "light and transparency" through iOS 26 and Apple's other operating systems. Why Apple would use its faltering mixed reality headset platform as a base look is a conundrum to be solved on June 9. Compared to that redesign, the other new iOS 26 features may seem a little underwhelming. There will seemingly be a new, dedicated Games app for accessing Apple Arcade, plus other upgrades like AI-powered battery management. Still, three of Apple's own apps - the Phone, Safari and Camera app - are apparently due for "significant revamps", with the latter benefitting from a helpful declutter. According to TechRadar's phones expert James Rogerson, we're unlikely to see much in the way of AI-powered photo editing tools or Siri improvements. But one long-shot feature that we could see is a AI upgrade for Apple's Health app. It'll be fascinating to hear how Apple execs explain what we assume will be a deeper merge between the functionality of iPadOS and macOS in iPadOS 26 (which could also be iPadOS 19, if Apple sticks with its current naming convention). TechRadar's iPad veteran Jamie Richards says better multitasking is high on his list of expected iPadOS improvements at WWDC 2025, based on the combination of a clear need and rumors from noted tipsters like Majin Bu, who has predicted a Stage Manager overhaul. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has backed this up, with claims that "Apple is completely revamping multitasking features on the iPad to be more Mac-like". Finally! The bad news? This may mean needing to hook up your iPad to expensive accessories like Apple's Magic Keyboard. Apple might do all this because there has long been a demand to make the iPad match Macs in desktop capabilities. Yes, we know it's a tablet, but many are now using iPads with a physical keyboard and treating them like lightweight laptops. However, the inability to support more than, say, four windows open at once and interface customization that matches a Mac is a frustration. The messaging here, though, will be critical. Apple has to inspire new iPad converts while satisfying and not scaring away iPad stalwarts who've been using the tablet since its inception in 2010. Most expect Apple Software Lead Craig Federighi to unveil a major macOS 26 redesign - one that, as with iOS 26, is expected to borrow from the Vision Pro interface. While the gaze and gesture-based interface of the headset is well-regarded, it's hard to understand exactly how this will work on the Mac. Certainly, Federighi will have some exciting demos to share. There is a thought that this could be the moment Apple finally unveils a touch-friendly macOS. After all, we do expect Apple to push iPadOS and macOS closer together (see above). Put this one firmly in the 'outside bets' category, though. A more likely scenario, according to a Bloomberg report, is a new Games app. This will theoretically connect Apple's gaming properties, like Apple Arcade, and games downloaded from the App Store. But on Macs, it could also gather games downloaded from other third-party sources. Other areas of focus for the macOS 26 portion of the keynote - which will apparently brand the OS 'Tahoe' - are said to be better Wi-Fi management, new battery controls, Google Gemini integration, and, of course, the reveal of that all-important name There's an outside chance that WWDC 2025 could be an exciting moment for Apple Watch fans, with watchOS 12 (or more likely, watchOS 26) potentially delivering blood pressure measurement support and a new AI health coach (there's no word on if it'll be an "Apple Intelligence Health Coach" or just "AI Health Coach"). Health and Fitness Editor Matt Evans added some color, "Blood pressure via LED remains the holy grail of watches, but the Whoop MG gets around this by using a cuff to measure BP as a baseline, then estimates fluctuations based on other vital signs like heart health." Evans also noted that Apple Intelligence for control of basic functions may be coming to the Apple Watch. Again, this is unlikely to be a major update of Apple Intelligence functionality but rather a port of what you can do in iOS, but with a wearable flavor. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman now seems less convinced that we'll see anything on this scale at WWDC 2025 - commenting on the revamp of Apple's Health app and the AI doctor-based service, he says that "neither will be shown at WWDC" due to delays. Still, we remain optimistic that we might get a teaser showing what's coming, even if a full launch is still a way off. A more realistic focus, according to TechRadar fitness contributor Lloyd Coombes, is on outdoor exercise tracking features that tap into the ruggedness and rucking-friendly features of the Ultra series - particularly as an Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to land later this year. I asked Matt Bolton, our Managing Editor, Entertainment, about what might be announced for the next version of tvOS, the platform running inside your Apple TV streaming box. He told me we should finally expect to see some intelligence in tvOS. "In tvOS, you'll probably be able to ask for movies and shows more organically, even if you don't know the name - or ask for recommendations based on what you like. This is really common in other AI-touting smart streaming devices." Bolton is also looking forward to the tvOS redesign, with some reservations. "The aesthetic idea I'm imagining is a home screen that has a 3D layering element, similar to that of visionOS. The app icons float at the front, with an image behind them - and hopefully something more interesting than a plain background", he said. The potential issue with background video is it being abused by trailers or ads for shows, but it seems unlikely that Apple would take this route. According to MacRumors, we can indeed expect the visionOS-style redesign that's expected to grace iOS 26, macOS 26 and more, to come to tvOS as well. Fortunately for those with older boxes, the new tvOS 26 could also support boxes as far back as the Apple TV HD from 2015, alongside the subsequent three generations of Apple TV 4K. On AirPods, TechRadar's Matt Bolton expects "AI-based live translation and generally a smarter Siri conversationalist," depending on how far Apple Intelligence goes in Siri. That hunch has since been backed up by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who says Apple is "preparing translations of live conversations for AirPods wearers", with its Translate app also getting "integrated across its operating systems as an Apple Intelligence feature". What Bolton is hoping is also hoping to see on the AirPods front is "Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support built into iOS, with matching AirPods support. This would allow higher-quality wireless music quality and better accessibility." With some other recent rumors predicting that the AirPods could also get more gesture control and sleep detection at WWDC 2025, it could be a fruitful show for owners of Apple's wireless earbuds. Let's face it, Apple needs some razzle-dazzle this year to distract from what's been a somewhat bumpy 12-month ride. And the iPhone 17 Air rumors have been ramping up lately, with recent whispers predicting that it'll be even slimmer than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at just 5.5mm thick. Stick with TechRadar.com for all the latest news from Apple's big developer event.

Lighter than normal WWDC expected without significant Apple Intelligence uprgrades | AppleInsider

The upcoming WWDC keynote may not help raise the profile and functionality of Apple Intelligence much, with a report claiming Apple's AI announcements will be sparse, and disappointing. Following the introduction of Apple Intelligence at WWDC in 2024, the AI effort at Apple has endured an agonizingly slow and rocky rollout. While the 2025 event offers an opportunity for Apple to turn things around, a report offers little hope that Apple will do just that. According to Sunday's "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, sources within Apple believe that WWDC will be a disappointment form an AI perspective. In the wake of the Google I/O keynote offering massive new AI features and advancements, WWDC could make Apple seem like it is falling behind the rest of the industry. The 2025 WWDC is said to be somewhat smaller in scope compared to the 2023 and 2024 versions. However, there is the belief that after a year-long break, it will try hard to innovate for WWDC 2026.

Which Apple Announcements to Expect From WWDC 2025

Freelancers cover news, tech, and entertainment for Lifehacker. Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled from June 9 to 13 this year, and you can expect several big announcements to come out of it. Although WWDC 2025 is a developer-focused event, Apple is expected to reveal new features for its operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other devices, which makes it a fun watch for anyone who owns an Apple device. That said, don't expect any major hardware releases. Here's everything you can expect from WWDC 2025. According to a Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to rename all of its operating systems to align more with the calendar year than their actual version number. This means that the successor to iOS 18 could end up being iOS 26, presumably named after the year 2026. Similarly, if this prediction pans out, you can expect similar rebrands for macOS 26, watchOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, and so on. It's not uncommon for software (or even video games) to use the upcoming year in the product's name (think Windows 95), and it looks like Apple is trying to simplify its naming conventions as the number of its operating systems increases with each new product category it enters. Along with new names, Apple's rumored to be revamping the look and feel of most of its operating systems. These include both iOS 26 and macOS 26, which are expected to follow the design language of visionOS (the operating system for the Apple Vision Pro headset). You can expect to see "squircle" icons (square icons with prominently rounded corners), translucent window elements, and some 3D elements. Apple has also already revealed the accessibility features coming to its products, which includes Vehicle Motion Cues coming to the Mac and a new Accessibility Reader for the iPhone. YouTuber FrontPageTech has also shown off what looks like a redesigned iOS 26 Camera app. If the leak turns out to be real, you may see fewer options when you first open the Camera app, with swiping dedicated to switching between Photos and Videos. Tapping is likely to reveal more photo and video options, though. Still, it's impossible to know for sure until Apple makes it official. The merging of Siri and Apple Intelligence is expected to continue this year, although no one knows when the AI's final form will be released. When it's out, you can expect a contextually aware Apple Intelligence that's on par with competing AI services. However, quite a few Apple Intelligence features have been postponed, and it's clear that Apple is still playing catchup, so you shouldn't expect rapid progress here until you see some evidence. There's a chance that we could hear more about Apple Intelligence integrations with the Health app, according to another Bloomberg report. Apple is reportedly planning to use AI to improve your iPhone's battery life. The report claims that an AI-powered battery management mode will analyze how you use your iPhone and make tweaks to conserve battery life accordingly. That sounds great in theory, but so far my observation has been that enabling Apple Intelligence on my devices has led to a decrease in battery life. One leak suggests that you may soon be able to connect your iPhone to external displays and use the secondary display for presentations, viewing content on a larger screen, or video editing. This could be a game-changer for some, especially those who use Samsung's DeX. Although the iPhone already already supports mirroring via AirPlay, it has a lot of limitations. A wired connection to larger display will theoretically be a lot less laggy. Rumors also suggest that Apple may announce a live translation feature for your AirPods. This feature could be made available for the AirPods Pro 2. For anyone who travels to different countries, this feature could be immensely useful, so here's hoping that it does get launched and that it works well. While there are no leaks that hint at a new AirPods Pro yet, I really hope to hear some news about a new model in the lineup. Perhaps we'll have to wait until the iPhone launch event for more news on this front.

Apple Might Not Make Any Major AI Announcements at WWDC 2025

Apple reportedly has several under-development AI projects for 2026 Apple is not planning to make any major artificial intelligence (AI) announcements at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, set to be held between June 9-13, as per the report. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be still behind schedule on its previously announced AI features, and will avoid introducing any new features that might not be ready to be shipped by the time the new versions of its operating systems are out. However, the company could open its smaller AI models to third-party app developers and preview an AI-powered power management mode. In his Power-On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman states that the iPhone maker does have a few AI tools and features in its pipeline, however, they are unlikely to be released this year. Citing unnamed people familiar with Apple's WWDC plans, the report claimed that this year's conference will likely not include any major AI-related announcements and "could make Apple's shortcomings [as an AI leader] even more obvious." The company could still make three AI announcements, however. As per the report, Apple could let third-party app developers access its in-house large language models (LLMs) to add AI features within the apps, or create new AI-powered apps. To begin with, the tech giant is said to offer its smaller models with about three billion parameters, which handle text-based tasks. Other reported AI announcements include introducing a new power management mode which will use AI in some capacity, integration of the Translate app with AirPods and Siri, and a possible rebranding of several existing features in the Safari browser and Photos app as AI-powered. Gurman claims that despite the possible lacklustre AI lineup this year, the company is working on several major projects that might be introduced in the coming years. One of them is the indefinitely delayed revamp of Siri. At last year's WWDC, Apple claimed that Siri would be integrated with generative AI capabilities, and it would be able to speak conversationally and understand contextual commands. Apple is also said to be working on adding AI capabilities to its Shortcuts app and letting users create actions using natural language prompts. Apart from this, an in-house AI chatbot that can access the web, as well as an AI doctor service which is internally called Mulberry, is also said to be in the works. These features will reportedly arrive in 2026 and could be part of next year's WWDC.

WWDC 2025: How to Watch the Apple Keynote Live and What to Expect

Developers can attend over 100 technical sessions with Apple experts WWDC 2025 event will kick off tomorrow (June 9). The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) -- a five-day affair -- will begin with a keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Continuing the trend of yesteryears, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already shared the timing and the full schedule for the event well in advance. It will spotlight the latest operating system (OS) iterations that power Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac computers. Although new hardware announcements are unlikely, Apple is expected to focus on improving the artificial intelligence (AI) experience on its devices in a bid to deliver on its Apple Intelligence promise from 2024 and catch up to its rivals. WWDC 2025 will take place between June 9 and June 13 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. It will begin with an in-person keynote for select developers by CEO Tim Cook on Monday at 10 am PT (10:30 pm IST). The company has also confirmed that it will also be streamed live globally via the official YouTube channel, Apple website, Apple Developer app, and the Apple TV app. You can also watch the keynote address from the video embedded below. Apple's keynote will preview all the updates and changes coming with the next iterations of Apple's OS updates such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Then, at 1 pm PT (1:30 am IST), it will host a Platforms State of the Union with a deeper dive into the advancements made in terms of software and platforms. You can read more about what to expect from the Apple WWDC 2025 event here. WWDC 2025 will host over 100 technical sessions with Apple experts, enabling developers to learn more about the latest frameworks and technologies, as per the company. They will also get access to guides and documentation which offer a deeper insight into the developer conference's highlights and biggest announcements. Members of the Apple Developer Program and Apple Developer Enterprise Program can connect with Apple experts through online group labs and have one-on-one appointments for advice and guidance on Apple Intelligence, design, and developer tools. Apart from this, the Cupertino-based tech giant will also entertain the winners of this year's Swift Student Challenge programme at Apple Park. A total of 50 distinguished winners, recognised for outstanding submissions, will also be granted a three-day experience at the company's headquarters.

What to expect from Apple's WWDC this year - in a nutshell

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference -- WWDC for short -- is where the tech giant sets the tone for the year, unveiling major software updates and occasionally dropping hardware surprises. It's the big stage where developers, fans, and the industry get a front-row seat to what's next from Cupertino. WWDC 2025 is almost here, and the buzz has already begun. Apple's confirmed the event will run from June 9 to 13, with the keynote kicking things off on June 9 at 1 PM ET (10:30 PM IST), livestreamed on YouTube. While the company is keeping most announcements under wraps, leaks and rumours have filled in some gaps -- think major iOS updates, a leap forward in Apple Intelligence, an overhauled VisionOS, and possibly an early glimpse at the iPhone 17 Air. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 seems less about shiny new features and more about a visual glow-up. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is gearing up for a major design overhaul -- codenamed Solarium -- that'll stretch across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Drawing inspiration from visionOS, the refresh promises a softer, more modern aesthetic with rounded icons, translucent menus, and a cleaner overall look. It's the biggest visual update since iOS 7 -- and it's about time the UI got some love. In a move to streamline its software branding, Apple might finally be ditching version numbers in favour of calendar-based naming. That means instead of iOS 19 or macOS 15, we could be looking at iOS 2026 and macOS 2026. It's a small change on the surface, but a smart one -- making it instantly clear which year each update belongs to. Clean, consistent, and honestly, long overdue updates with calendar years -- making it easier for users (and developers) to keep track. While the redesign may steal the spotlight, Apple isn't showing up empty-handed on the features front. iOS 26 is expected to bring a handful of practical upgrades, including: Simplified Wi-Fi sharing across Apple devices A desktop mode for iPhones with USB-C, letting you plug into an external display and get a more PC-like experience Over on iPadOS 26, expect a more Mac-like vibe, complete with a top menu bar and enhanced Stage Manager multitasking. macOS and the rest may not see headline features but will benefit from the overall visual consistency that ties the ecosystem together. Gamers, Apple might finally be paying attention. Gurman hints at a new, dedicated cross-platform gaming app -- a beefed-up evolution of Game Center. Think friend lists, leaderboards, and deeper Apple Arcade integration, all working seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. On the AI front, Apple is focusing on refining rather than reinventing. Expect smarter, context-aware Siri responses and the debut of a new health coaching tool. Developers can also look forward to new APIs to help integrate Apple Intelligence more tightly into their apps. WWDC is typically software-first, but hardware surprises aren't off the table. With the MacBook Air M4, iPad Air M3, and iPhone 16e already out, a major launch seems unlikely. That said, a refreshed Mac Pro -- especially one running on the M4 chip -- would make sense for the developer crowd. And just maybe, Apple might drop a teaser for the much-rumoured iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be the slimmest iPhone yet. A full reveal? Probably not. A sneak peek? Definitely not out of the question.

Apple Intelligence Will Be Neglected At WWDC, Despite Apple's Falling Reputation Against OpenAI And Google, And Users Would Never Pay For Basic Features In The Long Run

Apple plans to rename its entire software lineup as it moves away from the order-based approach and moves towards a year-based scheme that will eradicate the confusion for customers and developers. It was also recently reported that macOS will be named after Lake Tahoe in California to signify the major UI redesign. This brings us to question if the update will bring any Apple Intelligence upgrades to the table, and as per Mark Gurman, AI will take a back seat this year. Mark Gurman writes in his latest Power On newsletter that the upcoming WWDC event on June 9 will be a letdown as far as the AI features are concerned. The report says that Apple insiders "believe that the conference may be a letdown from an AI standpoint," despite the fact that the company is aggressively losing the AI race against Google and OpenAI. Apple's archrival in smartphone sales, Samsung, is also gearing up to up its game by partnering with Perplexity, which would enhance the list of features it will have to show until the Galaxy S26 Ultra is released. Apple's primary focus this year appears to be a visual design overhaul, shifting from a plain, simple layout to more glass-like effects that users will find in visionOS. However, this does not mean that AI announcements will be non-existent, as the company will have something in store for developers, as it will open its on-device foundation. These ~3B parameters are the same that the company uses for summarization and autocorrect purposes, but it remains to be seen what good features can be derived from it in the long run. For what we can expect, Apple opening up its foundation models to third-party developers will allow them to integrate the technology into their own apps. This could end up being a useful addition in terms of what you can do within apps. Despite these additions, Apple is still miles behind OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini-based features for smartphones. Apple Intelligence is under a lot of scrutiny, as the company delayed its most-hyped Personalized Siri feature until next year. Moreover, instead of introducing more AI-focused features, the company has taken a back seat and is gearing up to introduce visual changes to the platforms, possibly as compensation. Additionally, the company's on-device models are far less capable than cloud-based systems used by OpenAI and Google, which gives room to accommodate ground-breaking features. Apple needs to ramp up its AI development, even if it requires cross-hiring and even initiating further teams that work together for the same goal - making Apple Intelligence a proper platform that users would pay for. We will share more details on the subject as soon as further information is available. Do you think Apple will surprise users with major Apple Intelligence upgrades at its WWDC 2025 event?

WWDC 2025 will be smaller-scale event with limited AI announcements: Report

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, some Apple insiders expect modest AI announcements this year, noting the company still trails competitors like OpenAI and Google. Apple's biggest AI news will center on making its on-device foundation models -- with about 3 billion parameters -- available to third-party developers, as earlier reported. These models, which handle tasks like summarizing text and autocorrecting, will soon be accessible for use in developer apps. However, they are not as advanced as the larger cloud-based systems offered by competitors, according to the report. Apple will also roll out platform updates, including: Gurman describes this as a quieter year, with Apple aiming for more ambitious AI updates at WWDC 2026. Mark Gurman reports that no major new devices are ready to ship, and some Apple staff believe WWDC 2025 may feel like a "letdown" in terms of AI progress compared to competitors. On the software side, the updated user interface is expected to be the standout announcement, though it may risk giving the impression that Apple is stuck in the past. WWDC 2025 will run from June 9 to June 13, with the keynote scheduled for 10 a.m. PDT (10:30 p.m. IST) on June 9. At this event, Apple plans to open its on-device AI models to developers and roll out platform updates like the redesigned iOS 26. While no major hardware launches or groundbreaking AI announcements are expected, the conference will set the stage for Apple's larger AI push in 2026.

WWDC 2025 could be Apple's 'AI gap year' as it focuses on branding over breakthroughs

Other AI-related features coming in iOS 26 reportedly include a new battery-saving mode. Apple is gearing up to host its annual developers conference, WWDC 2025, which is scheduled to kick off on June 9. While many are expecting major announcements, especially in the AI space, it seems Apple might not have too many groundbreaking updates to share this time around. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared in his latest newsletter that Apple insiders "believe that the conference may be a letdown from an AI standpoint," showing that the company still has a lot of catching up to do in the artificial intelligence race. That said, Apple still has a few AI-related features planned for the event. Also read: Apple to open third India store in Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall, to pay whopping Rs 2.09 cr annual rent The biggest AI update expected at WWDC 2025 is Apple's move to open up its on-device foundation models to third-party developers. These models are the same ones Apple currently uses for features like autocorrect and text summarisation. Soon, developers will be able to use them in their own apps. While this is a big step for Apple's AI platform, these models are not as powerful as the larger cloud-based systems from OpenAI or Google. Other AI-related features coming in iOS 26 reportedly include a new battery-saving mode, an improved Translate app that works with both Siri and AirPods, and some AI-powered upgrades in apps like Safari and Photos. Also read: macOS 26 may not support these four Mac models: Is yours on the list? As Gurman explains, this could be a "gap year" for Apple. The company is saving its more ambitious AI projects -- like an LLM Siri, a revamped Shortcuts app, and a ChatGPT-like assistant with search features -- for future releases. Internally, Apple hopes to make a stronger push at WWDC 2026 to "try to convince consumers that it's an AI innovator." Meanwhile, Apple is said to drop version numbers like iOS 18 and macOS 15, and instead start naming its software based on the upcoming year. That means the next wave of updates will likely be called iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26.

Apple WWDC 2025: Date, India timings, where to watch and everything you should expect

AI features like live translation and Genmoji upgrades expected, but Siri revamp is delayed. Apple is just a few hours away from hosting its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025). Just like every year, Apple CEO Tim Cook, in his keynote is expected to announce some big changes and new software updates which will be available for the iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices later this year. While the official details about the upcoming software updates remain under wraps, the rumour mill has already hinted towards a big design overhaul, new features, and maybe a rebrand. But for that, we will have to wait for the WWDC 2025. Here's everything that we know about the WWDC 2025 date, India keynote timings, and more. READ: Motorola Edge 60 is launching on June 10: Expected price, specs and more The WWDC 2025 is set to be organised on June 9 and will conclude on Friday, June 13. The event's keynote will begin at 10:30 PM IST, 1:00 PM EDT, 9:00 PM GST in Dubai, and 6:00 PM BST in the UK. If you are an Apple fan, you can watch the Apple WWDC 2025 directly on Apple's YouTube channel, official website, developer app, and website. The fans can also watch the live stream on the Apple TV app. Apple is expected to announce iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, all with a new translucent "digital glass" design language inspired by Vision Pro. According to Mark Gurman's report, Safari, Camera, Messages, and the long-standing Phone app will get some massive changes. On the other hand, AI is said to be a secondary focus with some improvements in translation, live call transcriptions, Genmoji updates, and shortcuts. Additionally, Apple may offer developers access to Apple's foundation models to integrate AI features into their own apps. The company may also introduce AI-powered battery optimisation. Big upgrades like Siri updates and AI health features will not launch this year. Vision Pro is also said to get some enhancements like eye-scrolling and controller support.