This week’s special episode of The MacRumors Show features a recap of Apple’s significant announcements from WWDC 2025. Recorded live at Apple Park, the episode highlights several key updates across Apple’s platforms.
Apple has introduced a uniform naming scheme for its operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS, with versioning now based on calendar years. The release of macOS 26, also known as “Tahoe,” will be the final version to support Intel-based Macs.
The new Liquid Glass design language, inspired by visionOS, brings a dynamic and immersive home screen experience, marking Apple’s most extensive visual refresh since iOS 7. Many features in iOS 26 carry over to other platforms.
Notable updates include group chat enhancements in Messages, a new Games app that consolidates event feeds and social features, and a redesigned Phone app extended to iPad and Mac. The Photos app adopts a tabbed interface, while Apple Music introduces various new features, including animated album art and lyric translations.
Maps now incorporates a “Visited Places” feature that leverages on-device intelligence. In watchOS 26, the Workout app gets an updated layout, and users can benefit from an AI fitness coach called Workout Buddy.
VisionOS 26 enables users to place widgets in their physical space, and improved customization options are introduced. Furthermore, iPadOS 26 embraces a macOS-style windowing system, which enhances multitasking.
The new applications and tools improve developer access to Apple’s generative AI features. In this episode, we’re joined by YouTuber Kevin Nether, known as “Kevin the Tech Ninja,” to discuss these exciting announcements.
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