Apple is gearing up to kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10:30 p.m. IST). The event, running through June 13, is expected to unveil significant updates across Apple's software platforms, including a major redesign of iOS and a shift in naming conventions for its operating systems.

The keynote address will be streamed live on Apple's official website, the Apple TV app, and Apple's YouTube channel. Viewers can access the stream on various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. The event, as mentioned above, will kickstart at 10:00am PT (10:30PM IST).For those unable to watch live, on-demand playback will be available shortly after the event concludes.

New Naming ConventionApple is anticipated to introduce a new naming system for its operating systems, aligning version numbers with the release year. This means the successor to iOS 18 – instead of iOS 19 – will be called iOS 26, corresponding to its 2025 release. Similar changes are expected for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and other platforms that are likely to be called iPadPS 26,

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, watchOS 26 and more.Major Design OverhauliOS 26 is rumoured to feature a significant visual redesign, drawing inspiration from visionOS. The update, codenamed "Solarium," aims to introduce a more translucent, glass-like aesthetic with floating on-screen elements and simplified navigation. These design changes are expected to extend across other Apple operating systems for a more unified user experience. New Features and applications expected with iOS 16Several new features are anticipated in iOS 26. These may inlcude:

Apple Intelligence and AI IntegrationBuilding upon its Apple Intelligence platform, Apple is expected to introduce AI-powered features, including:

In addition to iOS 26, Apple is likely to announce updates to other operating systems: