Apple just finished its WWDC 2025 keynote, and wow, did they deliver a lot of exciting updates. This year’s event centered around one core message: bringing every Apple platform together with a consistent, fresh identity that runs deeper than ever. From iOS 26 to macOS 26 and new AI features to a bold new design called Liquid Glass, there’s plenty to talk about. Let’s break down the most important announcements so you can catch up in just a few minutes.
Apple’s Unified Platform Numbers and Overview
For years, each Apple device ran on its own version schedule: iPhones, Macs, Watches, iPads… you name it. Now, Apple has synchronized version numbers across all platforms. iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and everything else are on the same page. This isn’t just for looks. Apple wants your experience on every device to feel familiar, connected, and up to date at the same time.
What does this mean for you? Updates should align more closely, making it easier to keep track of what’s new. The rollout covers the entire lineup, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, CarPlay, and even Vision Pro. There are hundreds of tweaks and features, but I’m focusing on what I think will make a difference in everyday use.
If you’ve ever found it confusing to remember which device is running what, this update makes things simple and seamless. Every Apple product will now feel like it’s from the same family, launching into the future together. There’s no awkward gap between your Watch and your Mac anymore—they’re both on version 26, with updates landing in sync.
Introduction to the New Design Language: Apple’s Liquid Glass Design
Apple has never been shy about changing how things look and feel, but this is their most striking overhaul in years. Enter the new Liquid Glass design. It’s bold, yet strangely subtle: at first glance, you may not realize how different things are… until you move deeper into the OS, and suddenly everything feels lighter, more dynamic, and alive.
Liquid Glass is built on translucency. Surfaces reflect and refract light from their surroundings, giving your device a vivid, almost glass sculpture vibe whether you’re using your phone in a bright office or a cozy bedroom.
You’ll spot the Liquid Glass look everywhere:
- Home screen and lock screen: App icons, controls, and widgets now have layered, glassy finishes.
- Glass-like app icons: Choose a shimmering effect for any app for a custom vibe.
- Lock screen fonts: The time stretches or shrinks to perfectly frame your wallpaper.
- 3D wallpaper effects: Photos now pop off the screen, moving gently as you tilt your phone.
- Navigation and controls: Every interaction feels smoother, like it’s responding to the world around you.
This isn’t just about pretty effects. Apple’s engineering means you’ll see and feel Liquid Glass everywhere without slowdowns or fuss. It’s a big leap forward for design and the way we experience Apple devices.
“Liquid Glass is translucent and designed to refract and reflect the light from its surroundings…”
Key UI changes with Liquid Glass:
- Overhauled app icons and home screen layouts
- Expressive, adaptable fonts on lock screen
- Animated, movement-driven wallpapers
- Reshaped navigation elements and controls
- Refined translucency for widgets and live info
At first, this new design might catch your eye without being in-your-face. It’s fresh but feels like it belongs—like the next natural step for Apple’s style.
iOS 26: Features and Enhancements
User Interface and Visual Updates
The jump to iOS 26 starts with that Liquid Glass look on every corner of your phone. The home and lock screens are entirely revamped. You can stretch and shrink the time font so it fits your wallpaper. App icons look like tiny pieces of frosted glass, and the control center is more inviting. Even scrolling through photos feels different, with new 3D effects that dance as you tilt your device.
Apps haven’t been left out. The Camera app is cleaner, and Safari puts your content front and center, trimming away distractions. Both Music and News get floating tab bars that hide themselves when you scroll, popping up when you need them.
Apple Intelligence and Messaging Improvements
Apple made a big deal out of new AI and messaging features this year. Here’s what jumped out:
- Live translation is now built into Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls. If someone speaks another language, your iPhone instantly translates it, either as text or spoken out loud.
- For families who speak multiple languages, this is a game-changer. Imagine calling your grandma abroad and not missing a beat.
- Messages gets more power in group chats. You’ll see:
- Polls (great for quick decisions)
- Typing indicators (know who’s replying in big groups)
- Custom backgrounds for each conversation, even ones you generate yourself
There’s also a new level of peace of mind packed in: automatic call screening helps weed out spammers and scammers. And if you’re stuck on hold, your phone will hang in there so you don’t have to listen to repetitive music—just jump back in when it’s your turn.
Visual Intelligence and Smart Features
Apple has leaned into using AI not just for general intelligence, but for real on-phone help:
- Screenshot recognition: Take a screenshot of, say, a jacket you find online and ask your iPhone where to buy it.
- ChatGPT integration: Now bakes in to help with:
- Setting calendar events
- Crafting replies
- Creating custom emoji (“Genoji”) by mashing your favorites together
- Generating realistic images in Image Playground
- Event detection: Your device can surface reminders, create appointments, and understand context automatically.
All this is on-device, quick, and private, so your info stays safe.
CarPlay Updates
The Liquid Glass style now appears in CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra. If you’re driving a high-end car like an Aston Martin, you’ll see the same shimmering effects as on your phone. But even regular CarPlay gains much-requested features like:
- Widgets for your most-used info
- Live activities so you can follow sports, deliveries, or music right in your dashboard
Gaming App
There’s finally a new centralized Games app bringing together every iPhone game (from the App Store and Apple Arcade), with fresh recommendations and seamless ways to play with friends.
iPadOS 26: Mac-Like Functionality and Windowing System
If you’ve wanted your iPad to be more like a Mac, iPadOS 26 is your dream come true.
Window Management and Multitasking
Apple completely rethought how multitasking works on iPad:
- Resizable windows: Move and size apps anywhere, even partly offscreen
- Mac-style menu bars: Get close, minimize, or resize with dedicated buttons
- Expose-style overview: See all open windows at once
- Quick tap tiling: Snap windows into place or grid layouts in an instant
The whole system feels Macsual—flexible, powerful, and flexible for real multitasking.
Files App Overhaul
The Files app now has:
- New list view with resizable columns for easy sorting
- Collapsible folders to stay organized
- Drag-and-drop folders straight to the Dock for fast access
- Default app settings for file types, at last
Mac Preview App on iPad
The powerful Mac Preview app finally arrives, fully built for iPad:
- Sketch PDFs and images
- Edit text or markup within a document
- Edit graphics with pressure-sensitive pen support
Background Processing Improvements
Heavy-duty tasks like exporting video in Final Cut Pro no longer lock up your device. They run in the background—you can switch apps, keep working, and your iPad will notify you when it’s done.
These updates make the iPad feel less like a big iPhone and more like a desktop—portable, but fully in control.
macOS Tahoe (macOS 26): Fresh Design and New Features
Macs get a new moniker: macOS Tahoe, named after the iconic California lake. But the real change is visual and functional, thanks to the Liquid Glass style.
Liquid Glass Design Extension
The menu bar, dock, toolbars, and apps all rock the new translucent look—turning your whole interface into a living piece of glass artwork. Apple even made the menu bar fade away except for app icons, so your display feels huge.
Comparison Table: Mac Menu Bar & Control Center Customization
| Old Menu Bar/Control Center | New in macOS Tahoe |
|---|---|
| Fixed icons & controls | Fully customizable |
| Apple features only | Add 3rd party app controls |
| Always visible | Menu bar fades except icons |
| Limited settings | Everything tailored to you |
You’re more in charge than ever, shaping your Mac’s top bar to fit exactly what you need.
Phone App Debut on Mac
For the first time, your Mac gets a full Phone app. You can make and receive calls, see voicemail, use call screening, and even let the Mac handle hold times. This tightens Apple’s ecosystem: hand off that call from your phone to your laptop and never miss a beat.
Productivity & Spotlight Enhancements
Spotlight can now handle hundreds of new actions from sending emails to running Apple Intelligence-powered shortcuts for automating tasks. Filtering your files, contacts, and messages in search got better too. Live activities sync straight from your iPhone, showing sports or order updates in your Mac’s menu bar.
Mac Games App
The new Games app also lands on Mac, tying together iPhone and iPad gameplay, with seamless pick-up-whenever-you-want syncing.
Other Platforms: tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS Highlights
tvOS 26 Updates
Apple TV’s update is slick if you have a newer model:
- Liquid Glass-styled translucent controls that don’t cover what you’re watching
- Use your iPhone as the microphone for Apple Music Karaoke, complete with lyric pronunciation guides
- New aerial screensavers showcasing beautiful locations
- Set any AirPlay speaker as your go-to Apple TV speaker
watchOS 26 Features
The Apple Watch gets a smarter, more motivating update:
- A new AI-powered workout buddy gives insights and encouragement in real-time, like a trainer cheering you on in your ear
- Redesigned Workout app makes custom routines easy to access
- Apple Music playlists created to match your training style
- Flick your wrist to dismiss notifications or calls, making notifications a little less annoying
- The Notes app is now available right on your Watch, ideal for referencing something quickly while you’re on the go
visionOS Updates for Apple Vision Pro
This year’s Vision Pro announcements were genuinely jaw-dropping:
- Widgets can be placed freely—put a photo widget on your (real or virtual) mantle or turn any space into a weather window
- PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers are now supported for gaming
- Use apps collaboratively in mixed reality, from gaming to watching content together
- Overhauled “personas” (your digital avatar) so they look way more like you, finally avoiding that uncanny valley
- Generative AI now enhances flat photos, creating vivid 3D-like perspectives
- Safari brings new spatial browsing, allowing you to interact with 3D models and scroll web pages using just your eyes
“I had an audible ‘wow’ moment when I first saw these Vision Pro widgets… they looked absolutely incredible!”
visionOS new features in a nutshell:
- Place widgets anywhere, turning any surface into info or art
- Use VR controllers for a high-end gaming feel
- Collaborate, play, or watch with friends in shared virtual spaces
- Personalized avatars that look far more natural
- AI turns 2D photos into interactive, lifelike scenes
- Safari blends the web into your world, offering 3D objects and eye tracking for browsing
Conclusion
That’s the quick but detailed rundown from the WWDC 2025 Recap: All of Apple’s NEW Features Update 2025. There’s a lot more packed into the keynote, and I’ll be digging deeper in upcoming posts
Thanks for reading—I hope this helps you get up to speed with everything new from Apple in 2025! If you want more Apple news, features, and how-tos, let me know what you’d like to read about next.
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