Apple has officially unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, bringing several notable features that were rumored to be part of the new operating system. The company’s decision to name its operating systems after the release year rather than using version numbers is a significant change.
The most striking design overhaul since iOS 7 is inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro headset and introduces Liquid Glass, featuring translucent panels for navigation and circular app icons. This redesign will be applied across Apple’s entire ecosystem, including CarPlay, with the aim of creating a more cohesive experience.
Some notable features that made it to the final cut include:
A dedicated gaming app integrating Apple Arcade and the App Store’s game offerings
A virtual health coach called Workout Buddy, providing AI-powered motivation for workouts
Apple Intelligence-powered translation for Messages, allowing automatic translation of incoming messages
The Preview app, which allows iPad users to annotate and edit PDFs, previously only available on macOS
However, some rumored features were missing from the keynote, including AI-powered battery management, reverse wireless charging, and Genmoji.
Overall, iOS 26 promises a significant update for Apple users, with a focus on design, gaming, and health.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/here-are-all-the-ios26-rumors-changes-that-came-true-at-wwdc