At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, Apple introduced major software updates across its devices, including the launch of iOS 26. The tech giant’s latest updates focus on enhanced user experience, artificial intelligence, and a unified design called “Liquid Glass.”

iOS 26: Smarter, Sleeker, and More Secure

iOS 26 brings a fresh look to iPhones with Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” interface, featuring translucent menus, animations, and modern icon designs. Other major features include:

• Smarter calls with real-time call screening and spam filtering
• Messages updates like group polls, Apple Cash transfers, and custom backgrounds
• Visual Intelligence that recognizes objects in photos/screenshots to offer instant actions

Apple Intelligence: AI That Stays on Your Device

Apple introduced a powerful on-device AI called Apple Intelligence, focusing on privacy and speed. It can:

• Summarize texts and emails
• Generate custom emojis (Genmoji)
• Translate messages in real-time
• Work with third-party apps without sending data to the cloud

iPadOS 26: Mac-Like Multitasking

iPads are getting closer to MacBook capabilities with:

• Resizable app windows
• New menu bars
• Improved Apple Pencil support

macOS 26 “Tahoe”: The End of the Intel Era

The new Mac operating system, macOS Tahoe, delivers a full design refresh and improved gaming features. However, it will no longer support Intel-based Macs, focusing fully on Apple Silicon.

Apple Watch: 10 Years Strong

Celebrating a decade of the Apple Watch, watchOS 26 introduces:

• Gesture controls
• AI Workout Buddy
• Built-in Notes app for quick jot-downs on your wrist

visionOS & tvOS

Apple Vision Pro now supports:

• Shared virtual environments
• PSVR2 controllers
  tvOS also receives the Liquid Glass upgrade for a more polished look.

Upgrades Across the Ecosystem

Other notable improvements include:

• CarPlay dashboard widgets
• Apple Maps travel history timeline
• Apple Wallet expansion with TSA-ready digital IDs
• Apple Music with lyrics translation and smart DJ mixing

What’s Next?

• Developer beta: Available now
• Public beta: Coming July 2025
• Official release: Fall 2025

Apple’s latest updates aim to make their ecosystem more intelligent, secure, and connected—all while pushing a beautiful, modern design. These updates will affect millions of users worldwide, particularly those who use Apple devices for work, travel, and daily activities.