At WWDC, Apple introduces iOS 26 and macOS 26 in major operating system rebrand

Apple announced a big change to how it names its operating systems at WWDC 2025 on Monday. 

Instead of using system names like iOS 19 and macOS 19, the company will now use the year as part of the name. This means all its operating systems will be called iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26.

This new naming system aims to make things clearer and more consistent across all platforms. This change will not only simplify the naming process but also align with what rivals Samsung and Microsoft already do, making it easier for people to understand and identify the latest updates.

These name changes are part of several announcements made at WWDC, including a complete design overhaul that features a look the company calls “Liquid Glass,” featuring a transparent interface. This has been the most notable change so far, marking the most significant redesign since iOS 7.