Apple WWDC 2025 Showcases iOS 26 and Liquid Glass Innovations

Oct 13,25

Apple’s June 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote concluded, revealing iOS 26, Liquid Glass, and significant updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and other devices, set to launch later this year.

As Apple adopts a forward-looking naming convention for its software, the keynote highlighted iOS 26 as its most transformative update yet. Key moments included a deep dive into the Liquid Glass design refresh, macOS Tahoe, enhanced gaming features, and a promise of widespread availability this fall.

WWDC 2025 delivered 90 minutes of Apple innovations. We’ve compiled all the key announcements in this article for a complete overview.

Apple Introduces Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

The last major iOS design overhaul came with iOS 7 in 2013. Now, Apple has unveiled iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, a vibrant, fluid design that will transform the user experience across iPhone, iPad, tvOS, watchOS, and more for years to come.

iOS 26 Rolls Out to Apple Devices This Fall

Apple detailed the features of iOS 26 and Liquid Glass, along with its release timeline. Developer betas are available today, with a public beta slated for July. The full public release of iOS 26 and Liquid Glass is expected this fall.

iOS 26 Brings New Call Interface Options

Liquid Glass redefines the iPhone experience, including its calling features. Users can now customize the phone app layout to suit their preferences, use a pre-screen feature for callers to leave messages before connecting, and detect hold music automatically.

iPhone Messages Enhanced with Liquid Glass Features

The Messages app is also getting a makeover with iOS 26. Expect new visual options like custom conversation backgrounds, improved spam filtering, and group chat upgrades, including a text bubble indicator to show when someone is typing.

macOS Tahoe Embraces Liquid Glass, Replaces Sequoia

Mac users will experience Liquid Glass through macOS Tahoe, featuring greater customization, a cohesive design aligned with other Apple platforms, and a new phone app, marking some of the most significant macOS updates in recent years.

watchOS Workout Buddy Redefines Fitness Tracking

The Workout Buddy feature in watchOS uses AI to analyze your training load and workout history, offering motivational voice prompts during exercise. It will soon include custom workout plans and a unified media hub for workout playlists.

iPadOS 26 Introduces Windowing and Custom Menu Bar

iPadOS 26 enhances tablet functionality with a new windowing system for seamless multitasking and a customizable menu bar for better organization.

“iPadOS 26 is our most ambitious iPadOS release yet, delivering powerful tools that elevate the user experience,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. “With a stunning new design, an intuitive windowing system, enhanced Apple Intelligence features, improved file management, and new creative tools, iPadOS 26 makes our most versatile device even more powerful.”

visionOS 26 Enhances Apple Vision Pro with PSVR 2 Support and Widgets

Apple’s premium AR headset gains new design features with visionOS 26, including widgets that transform user interaction and support for peripherals like the Logitech pen and PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.

Apple Launches Unified Gaming App

A new all-in-one gaming app consolidates mobile gaming on iOS, offering friend activity tracking and competitive challenges for single and multiplayer games, from Vampire Survivors to Stardew Valley.

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