Latest Developments at Apple's WWDC 2025 🔴 (Live Coverage)
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Source: Gizmodo
‘IPhone, Get a Makeover!' Apple to dish out software reboot at WWDC 2025
On Monday, June 9, tech giant Apple is set to unleash an exciting array of software updates for its platforms during its annual WWDC developer conference. And the buzz is alive with rumors about a revamped User Interface, inspired by the Vision Pro's visionOS, that could breathe fresh life into the interfaces across all devices, marking the first major software face-lift since former Chief Design Officer Jony Ive's iOS 7 in 2013.
The anticipation is palpable as Apple comes face-to-face with the AI-challenge, specifically its next-gen Siri voice assistant, which has seen its share of setbacks since its much-hyped announcement last year. Will Apple address the cautious whispers about Siri's fumbles or shrug off the talk as other companies expedite their efforts in AI, unveiling more advanced chatbot and generative features?
Covering all the live action from Cupertino, Calif., at Apple's iconic Apple Park, our Senior Consumer Tech Editor Raymond Wong will bring you the exclusive updates. Our expert team, including Senior Writer James and Staff Reporter Kyle Barr, will dive deep into the announcements and analyze the news, so don't forget to check back on Monday for real-time updates.
'Liquid Glass': The Dawn of a New Era?'
If you're hankering for a sneak peek, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman shared in his PowerOn newsletter that the ambitious UI overhaul across all platforms might receive the catchy title of "Liquid Glass." The revamp purportedly takes cues from visionOS and promises to incorporate transparency and shine effects across Apple toolbars, in-app interfaces, and controls.
In the same newsletter, Gurman hinted at the yeah-buddy 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 (project codename "Glasswing"), boasting ultra-slim bezels and a "glass loop" design with no notch or cutouts. Fancy, but also quite the investment, huh?
Say So Long to Flat Design, Welcome to 'Liquid Shimmer'?
Brace yourselves, as we're about to get a glimpse of the latest slate of software updates. Setting the rumor mill on fire, all software versions, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS, might jump straight to version 26, thus aligning them with the chronological year instead of their previous system of yearly incremental numbers. It seems like a minor change, but it might symbolize a huge shift in perspective for the tech giant.
Beyond the UI revamp, iOS 26 might bring desktop-mode phones, AI-driven battery life improvements, and live translation capabilities for calls and texts via AirPods.
A Giant Leap for Apple's Software?
One of the marquee updates could be a major shift in Apple's naming conventions, with the company reportedly taking the accumulative route instead of its traditional yearly incremental numbers. Interestingly, this change reflects the shift we expect in the new version of iOS as well.
'Siri, Still Struggling?'
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence with a bang at last year's WWDC. Though features like Genmoji, notification summaries, and writing tools took center stage, the long-awaited revamped Siri, offering on-screen awareness and agentic functionality to help users manage tasks more efficiently, hit a snag in development and hasn't materialized as expected.
Our Senior Writer James Pero believes Monday will mark a pivotal moment for Apple's AI, with the spotlight shining on whether Apple can solidify its place as an innovator or face the music as a slow adopter in the AI game.
Stay tuned for all the event updates and exclusive analysis as we bring you the latest from the Apple Universe!
Sources and Enrichment Insights:
- MacRumors: Covers a curated list of expected features, including the Liquid Glass design, unified design language, AI-powered enhancements, and platform updates.
- Apple Centre: Breaks down Apple's announcements in a concise manner, focusing on watchOS 26, new fitness features, and enhanced interaction capabilities.
- Apple Insider: Clarifies Apple's decision to jump straight to software version 26 and sheds light on the potential project codenames for each platform.
- Gizmodo: Offers in-depth analysis of expectations surrounding WWDC 2025, touching upon the Liquid Glass design, jump in software version numbers, and Apple Intelligence.
- VentureBeat: Provides additional insights into the expected features of iOS 26, including a desktop mode for iPhones, live translation features, and updated AI components.
- Gizmodo reports that Apple might rebrand its UI overhaul across all platforms as "Liquid Glass," which takes cues from visionOS and promises to incorporate transparency and shine effects.
- In anticipation for WWDC 2025, tech enthusiasts are debating if Apple's new software version jumps to 26, symbolizing a more significant shift in perspective for the tech giant, as stated by Gizmodo.
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