Apple Unveils iOS 26 and macOS 26 with New Naming at WWDC 2025

Discover Apple’s new year-based OS naming with iOS 26 and macOS 26, plus the stunning “Liquid Glass” redesign revealed at WWDC 2025.
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Apple Unveils iOS 26 and macOS 26 with New Naming at WWDC 2025
Apple Introduces iOS 26 and macOS 26 with New Naming System at WWDC 2025 Apple shook up its operating system naming convention at WWDC 2025 by switching from traditional version numbers like iOS 19 and macOS 19 to a clear, year-based system. This means the latest updates will now be known as iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, and more. If you’ve been wondering what this change means for your Apple devices or how it compares to competitors, you’re in the right place. This blog explains Apple’s new OS naming system, why it matters, and what exciting features iOS 26 and macOS 26 bring to the table.                              Image Credits:Apple (screenshot) What the New iOS 26 and macOS 26 Naming Means for Users Apple’s move to a year-based naming system for iOS 26 and macOS 26 aims to simplify the way users recognize operating system updates. Instead of deciphering incremental numbers, you now instantly know the update’s release year, much like Samsung and Microsoft’s OS naming conventions. Thi…