Apple just launched into its June 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) presentation livestream, kicking off a showcase that will come with reveals for everything the tech giant has set for the future of iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more.
Where last year’s event featured the announcement of iOS 18, WatchOS 11, and other steps forward for Apple, this year’s event promises a new design for Apple products as the company prepares for 2026 and beyond. We’re gathering all of the biggest WWDC 2025 highlights for you here, so be sure to keep checking in with this page for all of the updates.
Apple Unveils Its New Design Coming With iOS 26: Liquid Glass
The last major iOS design update arrived with iOS 7 all the way back in 2013. Now, 12 years later, the tech giant has pulled back the curtain on iOS 26 and Liquid Glass, a sleek, bubbly design update that will arrive for all of its devices, refreshing the way iOS users view iPhone, iPad, tvOS, watchOS, and more for the foreseeable future.
New Calling Layout Options With iOS 26
Liquid Glass is changing everything we know about iPhone, and that can be seen in how the high-tech phone’s calling features work. Changes include the freedom to change the layout of your phone app to prioritize how you live your life, a pre-screen feature that has callers leave a message before a call goes through, and the ability to detect hold music.
iPhone Messages Get Updates With Liquid Glass
The phone app isn’t the only social application getting a facelift with iOS 26. When the update eventually launches, users can expect to take advantage of new superficial features like backgrounds for specific conversations and added functionality that will help filter out spam messages. Group messages are getting a few changes, too, including the long-awaited addition of a text bubble indicator that alerts you when a member of your group is in the middle of typing up a message.
macOS Tahoe Says Goodbye to Sequoia With Liquid Glass
Mac owners can join in on all of the biggest Liquid Glass changes with an updated look. More customization options, a design that falls in line with other Liquid Glass updates, and the addition of its own phone app are the highlights here, revealing some of the biggest changes macOS has seen in years.
watchOS Is Changing How You Stay Physically Active With Workout Buddy
The new Workout Buddy uses artificial intelligence to recognize your training load, workout history, and more to encourage physical activity. It comes with a dynamic voice that speaks words of encouragement during a workout. The app will also soon feature custom workout options as well as new media features that keep all of your workout playlist needs in one place.
Windowing and Menu Bar Come to iPad With iOS 26
ipadOS 26 is shaking up Apple’s tablet in ways that will make organization easier and more intuitive. As announced at WWDC, the company is introducing a new windowing system to allow users to engage in more natural multitasking. Users can also take advantage of a new customizable menu bar.
visionOS 26 on Apple Vision Pro Adds PSVR 2 Controller Support, Widgets, and More
Apple’s high-end augmented-reality (AR) headset is getting a variety of design changes that aim to change how Apple Vision Pro owners use their device. Widgets are one change that may sound small on the surface but actually have the potential to fundamentally change how the device is used. The AR headset will also benefit from new peripheral tools, including support for the Logitech pen and Sony’s PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.
Apple Reveals All-in-One Game App
All of your mobile gaming needs will now be housed in a single gaming app. The new all-in-one gaming application aims to streamline gaming on iOS devices, allowing you to see how your friends game and even compete in challenges for both single-player and multiplayer games. From Vampire Survivors to Stardew Valley, all of your gaming needs can be found here.
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