Each year, iOS is one of the stars attractions of the Developers Conference worldwide worldwide. This is our first official form on new features and other changes on iPhones in the fall. The 2025 WWDC key note was not exempt, and the most quick change is in the name of the iOS.
As recently reported, the Apple operating system will be named after years so that everything can be allocated. So instead of iOS 19, we are jumping on iOS 26. The same is true of iPados, Wachos, Macos, etc. The name of the version will be kept for the year After The main annual OS updates (so iOS 26 for which iOS 26 which comes in the fall 2025, etc.), but nevertheless, some confusion should help reduce the current version.
There is more in this version of iOS than the change in the numbering system, so let’s dig it.
An important design
Beyond the nominee system, the biggest change this year is a major visual theory in the Apple operating system. These responsible, Parbasses are affected by the shape of the user interface vision, OS, which strengthens Apple Vision Pro. It has been more than a decade after the last major change in the form of an iPhone user interface. With the iOS7, which debuted in 2013, Apple jauged at its skeuomorphic design language of flattery, more convenient shape.
It was reported on the weekend that Apple’s new user interface design language would be built around the concept called liquid glass, and that ended. There is more attention to factors such as light and transparency.
The app has new forms of icons and buttons, while the tool bars and tab bars will be seen. Apple is also using popout menos that will offer immediate access to some options-which I introduced on the iPhone a decade ago reminded me of “peeking and pop” three touch functions.
The widgets are not going anywhere, though they are getting a new look to meet the rest of the design. On the lock screen, the clock font can dynamically change the size, so it can shrink as soon as the warnings arrive.
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The carplay is included in the other user interface that is obtaining this visual design. It will offer a more compact view for the incoming calls so that the display does not remove the direction. Tapebacks (ie emoji reactions) and pin conversation are coming in messages in the carpet, and the widgets and live activities may appear on the infotining system. These updates will also be present in the carpel ultra.
Core app refreshing
Apple is giving a remarkable update to several basic apps in iOS 26. In the phone app, it is pulling your recent calls and voice miles into the same tab, in which your favorite contacts are above them. You will be able to see the Apple Intelligence summary of Voice Mail Transcripts.
The call screening tool can automatically respond to calls from unknown numbers. You will be able to see on your iPhone screen who is calling and why, so you can decide whether to answer or not. On the other hand, the Hold Assistant feature can tell you that when a direct agent is available, may never have to hear the interimable hold music. (Android has these features from ages, it costs it.)
On face -time calls, you will see that Apple has moved to the bottom right of the screen with easy access to large control. Safari will have a more transparent address bar in the latest OS, as well as “Advanced Fingerprint Protection” for all browsing through additional confidential all default.
As far as the camera app is concerned, Apple is trying to make it easier for the past several years after adding numerous features such as slow motion video and panoramic images. You will switch between steel photos and video options with swipe. Tabs are also returning to the photo app.
In the messages, you will have the ability to compose background icons and form a pool (as much as you can in messaging apps). The background for everyone in the chat will be the same, as they are in Messenger’s choice. It will be possible to send and receive Apple Cash Payments to Group Chats, which will also provide typing indicators.
On the device for messages is in the pipeline detection pipeline. This is a very happy update, though if Apple handles it all for me, I will miss the scammers with a careful insult to immediately block and report them immediately. Anyway, you will have the option of screening unknown seeds messages and place them in a separate folder with your regular chats, though it should still be easy to find a two -factor verification code.
As far as wallets, you will be able to create a digital ID from your passport. The freshness of the boarding passes will provide real -time updates about flights in direct activities as well as airport navigation maps, a sharp way to report missing bags and more.
Maps will be able to learn priority routes (for things like running a school before working)). It can provide an update about these learned routes, like traffic. Location history options like Google Maps will also be available. Apple says it is at the end of the end and it cannot see your data.
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iOS 26: Games will have a new core app. From here, you will be able to view and download titles from the Apple Arcade and access your library, multi -player options (such as achievements) and more.
Apple has been putting a bit more pressure in sports for the past few years between Apple Arcade and Large Sports ports Death Standing And its device multiple multiple residential titles. It will be interesting to see how it works and if you really will be interested in the game. However, did anyone ever use a game center?
AI features
The Apple Intelligence Company has not been a huge success so far, but there are AI -powered features that seem to be genuinely useful in iOS 26. Apple is connecting translation tools more deeply to the operating system, so you often do not have to translate (or more likely to translate (or more likely, Google Translation).
The most effective aspect of this will be a direct translation for text and audio in phone calls, facetime and messages, which is powered by on -device models. This can be a great deal for many iPhone users.
Directly translated and pronounced guides for lyrics in Apple Music – I can eventually be able to sing a decent version of the Baby Metal verse in “Rutta”. On the topic of Apple Music, the use of an automax feature intelligence will probably use time and smooth, DJ -style transfer between the time and through the match matching. Transferring album art is also going to become one thing in the app.
Since the WWD is an event that is largely for developers, it is reported that they will be able to tap on the on -device Foundation model for their apps. Among other things, they will be able to integrate directly into their apps.
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Apple is extracting another leaf from Google Playbok with visual intelligence updates. Chat will be able to ask GPT questions about what you have shown on your screen, and get more information from auxiliary apps like Google and Ati. Visual intelligence will detect when you look at an event and suggest it to add it to your calendar.
The shortcut app is receiving a refreshing, which includes the options for Apple Intelligence’s options and writing tools and dedicated steps for the choice of the image playground. Meanwhile, Apple Intelligence will be able to lift and summarize tracking information from your purchase emails, including you did not do with Apple Pay. Apple says it will allow you to see the details of your order and the details of the delivery of delivery at one place. This is the thing for which the shopkeep app is working, and now Apple itself is looking to handle it.
Somewhere there are minor AI updates, such as genitals (you will have the option to combine two existing emoji). The upgraded Sri Apple has been talking for a while, and we will hear more about it later this year.
Other Updated Information
Apple iOS 26 is making some changes to parental control. The company says it will be easier for you to create a children’s account and transfer your children into them. Other updates include being able to discount children to download apps with age rating, which parents are out of default restrictions. Apple will also blur the “sensitive content” in Face time calls and images in the joint albums.
There are also several new features of capable leakage. It is said that the accessable reader is offered a “reading experience across a customized system”, while Braille Axis is a new interface for iPhone devices that has been linked to the Braille Display. Meanwhile, Apple says it will provide “new levels of access to new levels” in its ecosystem, which will provide updates directly with updates, background sounds, personal sounds and other tools with direct updates.
If you can have iPhone 11 or later IOS 26 (or second General iPhone SE). Apple Intelligence Features will run on iPhone 16 devices, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and future models as well as compatible iPads and Mac.
Developers can test iOS 26 features starting today through the Apple Developer Program. Public beta of the new operating system will be available in July. Apple will make the iOS 26 and other new operating systems available at this fall, possibly immediately of its annual iPhone event. Later, which usually happens in September.
