At its WWDC25 keynote, Apple introduced sweeping software updates that redefine how users interact with their iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. With a stunning unified design language powered by Liquid Glass and the deep integration of Apple Intelligence, the latest updates of iOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS Tahoe, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 offer personalised, immersive, and intelligent experiences across the entire Apple ecosystem.
iOS 26
iOS 26 headlines the update with a beautifully refreshed interface and powerful new capabilities that make the iPhone smarter and more personal than ever. The new Liquid Glass material brings translucent, vibrant effects to the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and widgets. Users can now express themselves through Genmoji and Image Playground, access live translations in real time within Messages and FaceTime, and take advantage of features like Call Screening, Hold Assist, and unified phone layouts. With enhancements to core apps such as Maps, Wallet, and Apple Music, and the introduction of a new Apple Games app, iOS 26 feels more responsive and intuitive while keeping privacy at its core.
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watchOS 26
On the wrist, watchOS 26 transforms the Apple Watch into an even more proactive fitness companion. The headline feature, Workout Buddy, is powered by Apple Intelligence and provides dynamic voice-guided coaching during exercise. A refined Smart Stack adapts to user context throughout the day, and a beautiful Liquid Glass design breathes new life into system navigation and watch faces. Users can now manage notifications with a new wrist flick gesture and enjoy advanced convenience in Messages, including Live Translation and improved Smart Replies. The update reflects Apple’s continued focus on making the Apple Watch indispensable for health, activity, and staying connected.
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macOS Tahoe 26
macOS Tahoe 26 introduces the biggest design overhaul in years, blending the familiar power of Mac with sleek new visuals and enhanced intelligence. With the debut of Liquid Glass on the desktop, Dock, and menus, Mac becomes more expressive and personalised. Continuity deepens as the Phone app lands on Mac, complete with Call Screening and Hold Assist. Spotlight gets its largest upgrade yet, enabling hundreds of direct actions and intuitive filtering, while Apple Intelligence enables smarter automation with advanced Shortcuts, Live Translation, and intelligent Reminders. macOS also introduces the Apple Games app, a new Game Overlay for streamlined play, and support for major upcoming titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Crimson Desert. With expanded accessibility tools, Safari enhancements, and richer messaging experiences, macOS Tahoe is more capable than ever.
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tvOS 26
For the living room, tvOS 26 refreshes Apple TV with a Liquid Glass-inspired interface that keeps the focus on content while enhancing visual delight. The redesigned Apple TV app showcases cinematic poster art and improved personalisation, while Sing in Apple Music now turns users’ iPhones into wireless microphones—amplifying voices and creating immersive karaoke moments with friends. Profile switching and app login have been streamlined, and FaceTime gains Contact Posters and expanded Live Captions in more languages. These updates bring more interactivity and personalisation to entertainment, transforming Apple TV into a smarter hub for family and social experiences.
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visionOS 26
Lastly, visionOS 26 pushes the boundaries of spatial computing with exciting new capabilities for Apple Vision Pro. Widgets are now spatial and customizable, reappearing persistently in users’ spaces. Spatial scenes add lifelike depth to photos using generative AI, while new shared spatial experiences let multiple users in the same room collaborate, play, or co-watch content. Enhanced Personas now reflect realistic facial features and expressions, making the digital presence feel even more natural. visionOS 26 also brings support for 180° and 360° content from GoPro, Insta360, and Canon, and adds compatibility with PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers for next-level gaming. Developers gain new APIs to build enterprise-grade applications, and users benefit from advanced spatial browsing, Look to Scroll functionality, and secure multi-user sharing tools.
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Together, these updates reflect Apple’s vision of a deeply unified ecosystem—intelligent, private, and visually stunning. Each platform advances how users communicate, work, play, and connect across Apple devices. The developer previews are available now, public betas will launch soon, and all five OS updates will be released this fall as free software upgrades. Apple’s commitment to pushing the limits of what’s possible, while keeping user privacy at the centre, continues to shape the future of digital life.
