WWDC 2025: Apple unveils iOS 26, watchOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Apple on June 9 previewed iOS 26 at its flagship developer conference here a major update that brings a beautiful new design intelligent experiences and improvements to the apps users rely on every dayThe new design provides a more expressive and delightful experience across the system while maintaining the instant familiarity of iOSWith iOS 26 updates to the Phone and Messages apps help users stay connected while eliminating distractions like unwanted calls iOS 26 also introduces new features in CarPlay Apple Music Maps and Wallet as well as Apple Games a brandnew app that gives players a single destination for all their gamesldquoiOS 26 shines with the gorgeous new design and meaningful improvements to the features users rely on every day making iPhone even more helpfulrdquo said Craig Federighi Applersquos senior vice president of Software Engineering at the WWDC 2025 event hereldquoExperiences are more expressive and personal from the Lock Screen and Home Screen to new capabilities across Phone and Messages that help users focus on the connections that matter most And with powerful new Apple Intelligence capabilities integrated across the system users can get things done easier than everrdquo he told the gatheringThe new design makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful while keeping iOS instantly familiar Itrsquos crafted with Liquid Glass mdash a new translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings bringing greater focus to content and delivering a new level of vitality across controls navigation app icons widgets and moreThe new design extends to the Home Screen and Lock Screen making them more personal and expressive than ever Liquid Glass also brings new customisation options to app icons and widgets including a stunning clear lookOn the Lock Screen the time fluidly adapts to the available space in an image and spatial scenes bring wallpapers to life with a 3D effect when users move iPhone Updated design elements also deliver fresh experiences in appsA simplified streamlined Camera layout helps users keep their attention on the moment theyrsquore capturing and the Photos app is updated to feature separate tabs for Library and Collections viewsIn Safari web pages flow from the top edge to the bottom of the screen enabling users to see more of the page while maintaining access to frequently used actions like refresh and searchSEE PHOTOS As Apple unveils iOS 26 here are 10 key features you need to know aboutIn Apple Music News and Podcasts the tab bar is redesigned to float above usersrsquo content dynamically shrink when users are browsing to put content front and centre and then expand when they scroll back up said AppleThe tech giant showcased watchOS 26 offering a beautiful new look and even more intelligence for a more personalised experience to support users in staying active healthy and connectedA new design with Liquid Glass makes features like the Smart Stack Control Center the Photos watch face and inapp navigation and controls more expressive while maintaining the instant familiarity of watchOSApple Intelligence enhances the fitness experience with Workout Buddy which provides personalised spoken motivation The Workout app features a new layout and offers music to listen to based on a userrsquos tastes and the workout type watchOS 26 makes everyday interactions even more convenient with Smart Stack hints and updates to MessagesThe company also previewed iPadOS 26 the biggest iPadOS release ever taking a huge leap forward and pushing the unique capabilities and versatility of iPad even furtherA beautiful design brings a new look to iPad making the experience even more expressive and delightful While maintaining the simplicity of iPad iPadOS 26 introduces an entirely new powerful and intuitive windowing system with new features that help users control organise and switch between appsldquoiPadOS 26 is our biggest iPadOS release ever with powerful features that take the experience to the next level and transform what users can do on iPadrdquo said FederighiApple also showcased visionOS 26 an expansive update packed with groundbreaking spatial experiences and new features for Apple Vision ProThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever