WWDC 25 Unveiled: Discover All About Apple’s Latest Innovations in June Keynote!

Apple is gearing up to introduce a range of new software and hardware products at its annual keynote, which marks the beginning of the WWDC in June. Here’s everything you need to know about this major event, including the exact date of the keynote and a preview of the expected announcements.

Apple typically unveils its new products during two key events held around the same time each year. At the start of summer, the company hosts the WWDC 2025 (Worldwide Developers Conference), essentially a developers’ seminar featuring workshops, lessons, and various sessions. The keynote of interest is scheduled for June 9, 2025.

Tim Cook, along with several Apple executives, will present a lineup of announcements, many of which are predictable. This is especially true for software announcements, as the company introduces new versions of its operating systems annually like clockwork. The naming scheme has changed, which we will discuss later, but it is already known that Apple will introduce iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.

Typically, beta versions are released immediately following the announcements, allowing developers and eager users to experience newly unveiled features on their devices, such as on their iPhone. Besides these predictable updates, Apple often takes the opportunity to reveal new devices or announce new iterations of existing products.

As you might expect, the list of potential hardware announcements is less certain. Nevertheless, pre-event leaks and information provide a fairly reliable glimpse into what Apple might unveil.

Revolutionary Interface Changes Promised for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and More

On the software front, while it was expected that Apple would follow its usual naming conventions for its new versions, this year proves to be different. Instead of moving from iOS 18 to iOS 19, we’re jumping to iOS 26. This seemingly arbitrary number, with an eight-step jump, suggests significant advancements, albeit somewhat perplexing ones.

Particularly, there are indications of major changes in interface design – an area where the company has previously made only incremental updates. Signals strongly suggest that major design overhauls are coming to operating systems that power devices like the iPhone (iOS 26), iPad (iPadOS 26), Apple Watch (watchOS 26), Mac (macOS 26), Apple TV (tvOS 26), and Apple Vision Pro (visionOS 26).

It appears that a new visual language, more in line with what has been seen in visionOS, will be implemented. These major updates should bring a greater visual consistency across the company’s product lines.

Apple Has Another Good Reason for Syncing All Operating Systems to Version 26

It is quite intriguing to see some operating systems skip many version numbers. For instance, as of this writing, macOS is at version 16, while watchOS is at 12 and visionOS at 3, sparking curiosity among many users.

Indeed, Apple’s current naming conventions can sometimes lead to intellectual gymnastics, especially when trying to match the launch year with the version number. Taking this to its logical conclusion, the choice of number 26 seems rather rational. True, we are still in 2025, but Apple does not always launch new stable versions of these operating systems during the WWDC.

The final versions are usually officially released later. However, there is an exception for the iPhone, as Apple aligns updates with the release of new models. Thus, iOS 26 is expected to debut with the iPhone 17. This might hint at a possible delay in the release date of the next iPhone.

Potential Hardware Announcements on the Horizon

Regarding hardware announcements, we can only speculate on a few possible scenarios for now. Most Macs have received updates in recent months. The Mac Pro, however, remains overdue for an upgrade, so we might see something in that area. It’s important to remain cautious, as this product does not represent a large volume of sales and tends to have less frequent updates.

Another possible hardware novelty could be the launch of a new HomePod, this time featuring a screen for enhanced usability and more functionality. Industry insiders, however, suggest that its release could be delayed due to the development of a new AI-powered version of Siri. Regardless, should new information emerge, we will update this content in the days leading up to Apple’s keynote.