Live Updates from Apple's WWDC 2025

On Monday, June 9 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, Apple is set to unveil a slew of software updates across all its platforms during the annual WWDC 2025 developer conference. Expect new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS—all rumored to leap directly to version "26."

Apple plans to introduce fresh visual designs inspired by the Vision Pro's glassy and translucent visionOS. This move aims to unify interfaces across devices for a more consistent user experience. For the iPhone—the company's flagship platform—this marks the first significant software redesign since Jony Ive's iOS 7 in 2013.

The spotlight will also be on AI developments, particularly Apple's own artificial intelligence initiative known as Apple Intelligence. The tech giant faces scrutiny over its delayed next-gen Siri voice assistant that was expected but has yet to materialize amidst rapid advancements from competitors like Google and OpenAI.

Raymond Wong, Senior Consumer Tech Editor at Gizmodo, will be reporting live from Cupertino's Apple Park alongside Senior Writer James Pero and Staff Reporter Kyle Barr. Stay tuned for real-time updates!

Jun 6: A Unified Software Design

If rumors hold true, every operating system is jumping straight to "26," hinting at Apple's attempt to unify its software design inspired by Vision Pro’s glassy visionOS.

The Mac menu bar and your iPhone’s app icons are expected to adopt this new glassy appearance.

Jun 6: A Leap Year for iOS

A major change could be in Apple's naming conventions with all software versions jumping numbers significantly—from their current iterations directly up to "26." This shift aligns with a broader design overhaul anticipated with the new version of iOS.

This change signifies a big shift in how Apple presents its yearly updates.

Jun 6: The Siri Dilemma

Last year’s announcement of Apple Intelligence introduced features like Genmoji and notification summaries but failed on delivering an upgraded Siri with enhanced capabilities—a point of contention as competitors advance their AI offerings rapidly.

This year's WWDC might determine whether Apple emerges as an innovator or continues lagging behind in AI development.