WWDC 23 Versus WWDC 25 – An Apple Overview
Potential Offerings at Apple's WWDC Event
By Klaus Wedekind
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Gear up, Apple fans! Apple's developer conference, WWDC, is back on our screens. The big question – are we expecting a radical revamp for their beloved iOS this year at WWDC 23, or should we wait until WWDC 25 for these sought-after changes? Let’s dive into the latest scuttlebutt!
WWDC 23 – The Lowdown
At WWDC 23, the mighty Tim Cook and his crew unveiled updates across Apple’s cluster of operating systems – iOS 17, macOS 14, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17. What were the highlights?
- In the world of iPads, we witnessed refined multitasking, one-tap app switching, and an advanced dock for seamless navigation.
- iOS updated lock screens with an all-new customizable style, and even introduced a funky journaling feature to jot down memories!
- macOS boasted improved performance, enhanced security, and a tidier UI, while iPadOS bragged about seamless manipulation and drag-and-drop across windows.
- watchOS marveled us at the heart rate monitor, simplified Siri, and a sleek activity tracker, while tvOS upped the entertainment game with improved streaming capabilities.
Though specific design changes and features were not detailed, these updates ensured continued brilliance across Apple’s platforms.
WWDC 25 – What’s Brewing?
The tech world eagerly awaits WWDC 25, where whispers of a significant design overhaul for iOS have been buzzing around. What's new then?
- iOS 26: iOS is said to get a slick makeover inspired by the Vision Pro’s interface. A trendy “glassy” look is on the horizon, complete with rounded icons[2][3][5].
- macOS 26: Staying consistent, macOS 26 is rumored to flaunt a similar design overhaul as iOS 26 for cross-platform harmony[3][4].
- iPadOS 26: With a similar focus on seamlessness, iPadOS 26 appears determined to improve navigation and control[5].
- watchOS 26: As in iOS and macOS, we can expect watchOS 26 to follow the newly defined design language, with possible fitness tracking enhancements or improved notification handling.
- tvOS 26: Ready for some new tvOS 26 features? Expect an overhauled UI, improved streaming features, or enhanced media handling!
Overall, WWDC 25 is expected to make quite the splash, with dramatic design changes and updates across all Apple OS’s, all heralding the Vision Pro influence. Stay tuned for more updates!
Sources:[1] Wikipedia[2] MacRumors[3] Bloomberg[4] 9to5Mac[5] TechRadar
- At WWDC 25, there are rumors suggesting a significant design overhaul for iOS, influenced by the Vision Pro's interface, with a trendy "glassy" look featuring rounded icons.
- macOS 26 is rumored to flaunt a similar design overhaul as iOS 26 for cross-platform harmony, aligned with the ongoing design changes across all Apple's operating systems.
