🍎Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025

 Apple’s WWDC 2025: Expected Announcements 🍎🍏

June 9-13, 2025, Keynote on June 9 at 10 a.m. PT

Software Updates
Apple is set to unveil new operating systems with a year-based naming convention (e.g., iOS 26) and a visionOS-inspired design featuring translucent, glassy interfaces and simplified navigation.

• iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
  • Major design overhaul: Translucent, visionOS-inspired UI with rounded buttons and streamlined navigation, the biggest iPhone redesign since iOS 7.
  • New app designs: Nearly round home screen icons, redesigned Control Center, and simplified menus.
  • AI-powered battery mode: Optimizes power based on usage patterns, critical for the rumored iPhone 17 “Air.”
  • Live translation for AirPods: Likely exclusive to AirPods Pro, integrated with iOS 26.
  • Camera app enhancements: visionOS-inspired design and settings accessibility improvements.
  • Home app updates and a possible WhatsApp iPad app teased by Meta.
• macOS 26
  • Translucent design: Aligns with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for a unified aesthetic.
  • Name candidates: Redwood, Mammoth, Condor, Shasta, Rincon, or Skyline.
  • Touchscreen groundwork: Potential prep for future touchscreen Macs (expected ~2027).
• watchOS 26
  • Subtle design updates: visionOS-inspired elements without a major overhaul.
  • Apple Intelligence integration: Relies on iPhone processing for AI features due to limited watch hardware.
• tvOS 26
  • Translucent menus: Simplified app designs with a focus on content.
  • Gaming and entertainment: Potential enhancements for Apple TV.
• visionOS 26
  • Spatial computing focus: New features and third-party app support for Vision Pro.

Apple Intelligence Updates
Apple Intelligence, launched in 2024, faces high expectations despite delays:

• Siri Improvements
  • Contextual upgrades delayed: Conversational, in-app Siri features may not arrive until 2026.
  • Google Gemini integration: Possible alongside ChatGPT for external queries.
  • Leadership changes: Siri development under Mike Rockwell signals cautious progress.
• New AI Features
  • Virtual health coach: Project Mulberry, paired with a refreshed Health app, uses device data for personalized advice.
  • Private Cloud Compute: Continued privacy focus, no major updates expected.
  • Internal tools: Possible coding tools using Anthropic’s AI, but consumer features like Swift Assist are uncertain.

Hardware Announcements
WWDC is software-focused, but hardware may include:

• Mac Pro with M4 Ultra: A likely refresh for developers needing high-end desktops.
• Unlikely iPhone reveals: iPhone 17 “Air” expected in September 2025, not WWDC.
• Other possibilities: Second-generation AirTag with improved tracking, though it may not get keynote time.

Event Details

• Hybrid format: Online sessions with limited in-person experience at Apple Park on June 9.
• Streaming: Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Apple Developer app, website, and YouTube.
• Developer access: Over 100 videos, online labs, and forums with Apple engineers.
• Swift Student Challenge: Winners notified March 27, 2025; 50 Distinguished Winners invited to Cupertino.

Context
Apple aims to recover from a rocky 2024 Apple Intelligence rollout with a focus on deliverable features. The visionOS-inspired redesign seeks a cohesive experience, but usability concerns linger. Watch the keynote on June 9, 2025, for updates, with more leaks likely closer to the event.