Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote was an absolute doozy, with huge updates not only to iOS but iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS.
Not only do the updates introduce a new Liquid Glass design language that refracts and reflects light, but the software all now share the same software number – 26 – to reflect the year it’ll (mainly) be available in. That means there’s no iOS 19; it’s iOS 26. And macOS Tahoe? It’s actually macOS Tahoe 26.
Here’s everything you need to know about the big WWDC 2025 announcement, including all the biggest reveals of this year’s event.
When was the WWDC 2025 keynote?
Though WWDC is a multi-day event running from 9 June until 13 June 2025, it’s the keynote that’s most exciting for consumers – and that kicked off the event on day one.
More specifically, the WWDC 2025 keynote began at 10am PDT on 9 June 2025 for those in the States. That translated to 6pm BST for those of us in the UK, or 7pm CEST for those in Europe.
What was announced at WWDC 2025?
iOS 26
WWDC 2025 was a particularly big year for iOS; not only has it jumped from iOS 18 to iOS 26 to align Apple’s software updates, but it introduces the biggest redesign since iOS 7.
It’s inspired heavily by the glassy style of visionOS, integrating what Apple calls Liquid Glass design throughout the OS. It’ll reflect and refract the light depending on how you use your phone, and Liquid Glass-inspired elements like toolbars can dynamically adjust their shape and size to feel more responsive.
The update also includes a host of first-party app updates, like the Messages app finally supporting custom backgrounds and polls in group chats, while you’ll be able to get live translations during FaceTime calls. Other new additions include a dedicated Games app, updates to the Apple Wallet experience and a smarter Maps app that’ll learn your preferred routes and suggest them proactively.
For more, take a look at the latest iOS 26 news.
iPadOS 26
Similar to iOS 26, iPadOS 26 features the same Liquid Glass design language to better unify Apple’s software offering, meaning iPads will start looking very different, especially if you opt for the new transparent icon style.
Overall look aside, the biggest change is an overhauled multitasking system. It takes elements of Stage Manager and takes it a step further, allowing you to resize and minimise apps on the fly, in a similar way that you would on a Mac. There’s even a new Mac-inspired menu bar to fully take advantage of the new system.
Other new features include the Preview app, which lets you browse, edit and annotate PDF files like you can on a Mac, and the introduction of the previously iPhone-exclusive Journal app – along with support for Apple Pencil.
For more on the iPad update, take a look at the latest iPadOS 26 news.
macOS Tahoe 26
macOS Tahoe 26 also introduces the Liquid Glass design for the first time, along with the same transparent icon packs that’ll completely change the look of your desktop.
But, aside from the new look, macOS Tahoe looks to improve the core Mac experience with elements like an overhauled Spotlight app that can not only search but perform actions on your behalf, along with the introduction of the Phone app to make calls via a nearby iPhone and a whole host of improvements coming to Apple Intelligence features.
If you want to find out more, take a look at the latest macOS Tahoe 26 news.
watchOS 26
Not to be left out, watchOS 26 offers a refreshed look, though it’s not quite as apparent as it is on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Instead, the big new feature coming with watchOS 26 is what Apple is calling Workout Buddy. In essence, it uses Apple Intelligence to provide what could be described as a personal trainer within the Workout app.
It’ll give you personalised guidance based on your data as you run, along with alerts to milestones and other metrics to keep you motivated, with multiple voice options available. It’ll also brief you ahead of your workout, and it’ll give you a breakdown post-workout too.
Apple has also updated the Smart Stack to better reflect the new Liquid Glass look, while the new Notes app will provide you with quick access to the notes stored on your phone.
For more on the latest wearable software update, take a look at the latest watchOS 26 news.
visionOS 26
Apple’s headset-focused visionOS 26 doesn’t get the same redesign as other software updates, but it’s for one simple reason: the update is based on the look of visionOS.
That has allowed Apple to pour resources into other features for visionOS 26, including new customisable spatial widgets that’ll stay in place even between virtual sessions, along with a new web browsing experience that removes distractions and blends the borders of the site with the real world for something a little more comfortable.
It also offers a much-needed upgrade to Personas, Apple’s virtual avatars, providing a more lifelike facsimile than what was previously available.