Annual OS rebranding possibility at WWDC: Introducing iOS 26, macOS 26, and more.
📣 Breaking news, folks! Apple's WWDC 2025 is just around the corner on June 9, and the tech giant is rumored to be shaking things up big time. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple might ditch the traditional version numbering system and opt for a year-based naming convention instead[1][2]. That's right! We're talking iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26! This move is set to establish a consistent naming style across all platforms, which has been a point of confusion for users and developers due to their varying version numbers[1][2].
This year-based naming strategy isn't entirely new in the tech world. Samsung kicked off the trend with Galaxy S phones starting from the Galaxy S20 in 2020, while Microsoft has previously used year-based names like Windows 95 and Windows 98 for its operating systems.
But there's more! Alongside this major rebranding, Apple is also preparing to introduce some exciting new features. The iPad could see a significant makeover, adopting a Mac-like interface to enhance its work capabilities. Apple may also grant developers greater access to the AI technology embedded in the Apple Intelligence platform.
In addition to these changes, AirPods and Siri could get a live translation feature[2]. The Vision Pro might introduce eye-scrolling functionality, while Apple has rumored plans for a new Arabic-English keyboard, a digital calligraphy tool for the Apple Pencil, an AI-powered battery management mode, and a brand-new gaming app in the works[2].
So, stay tuned for more updates from the world of Apple!
Source references:[1] "Apple reportedly to rebrand its software lineup, drop version numbers": https://www.bloomberg.com/technology/articles/2025-05-18/apple-plans-major-rebranding-of-its-operating-systems[2] "Next-Gen Apple Devices Reportedly to Feature Yearly Naming and Major UI Overhaul": https://www.theverge.com/2025/05/18/23465326/apple-wwdc-2025-ios-ipados-os-rebranding-announcement
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Technology giants Apple are set to shake up their software offerings with a year-based naming convention, similar to Samsung's Galaxy S series and Microsoft's Windows 95 and 98. With this move, Apple plans to introduce an iPad interface upgrade, greater access to AI technology, a potential live translation feature for AirPods and Siri, eye-scrolling functionality for Vision Pro, a new Arabic-English keyboard, digital calligraphy tool for the Apple Pencil, AI-powered battery management mode, and a brand-new gaming app. Stay tuned for more updates from Apple's WWDC 2025!
