Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, scheduled to begin on June 9th, is anticipated to introduce significant changes to the company’s software ecosystem and artificial intelligence strategy. The event is expected to showcase a dramatic visual redesign across all Apple platforms, internally codenamed “Solarium,” which draws inspiration from visionOS with translucent, glass-like elements and subtle motion effects throughout the user interface.
A notable shift in Apple’s naming convention will see all operating systems adopt year-based branding, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 (rumored to be called macOS Tahoe), watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. This change aims to simplify version tracking for both developers and consumers.
While 2025 is considered more of a gap year for groundbreaking AI features following Apple Intelligence’s debut in 2024, significant advancements are still expected. These include opening foundation models to developers, improved translation capabilities, a smarter Siri with greater ChatGPT integration, and AI-powered features in core apps like Safari and Photos.
Though WWDC primarily focuses on software, hardware announcements remain possible. Rumors suggest potential unveilings of an updated Mac Pro, a new display-enabled HomePod (possibly alongside a “homeOS” debut), and a second-generation AirTag.