The upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference hosted by Apple is on the horizon, indicating noteworthy enhancements from the tech leader. In 2023, the Vision Pro was revealed by the company. A year afterward, Apple Intelligence made its debut. Now, excitement mounts for what lies ahead.

At present, rumors surrounding WWDC 2025 emphasize one primary element: significant updates to iOS.

iOS is said to be experiencing its most substantial redesign in many years — a daring new appearance seemingly prompted by the overhaul of Google’s Android 16. The event’s slogan, “Sleek peek,” suggests this emphasis. However, do not anticipate much movement on the hardware front. If you’re longing for new devices, this WWDC may fall short.

Here’s a brief overview of the announcements and updates anticipated from Apple WWDC 2025.

WWDC 2025: Who, what, where, when, and why?

This year’s WWDC is scheduled for June 9 to 13, with the keynote on June 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The company pledges to present “the newest Apple software and technologies.” Apple CEO Tim Cook is anticipated to host the keynote, which will be available for live viewing. Mashable will offer live coverage, so keep an eye out.

Introducing iOS 19, or could it be iOS 26?

As per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the focus this year for Apple is unification. This entails not only a refreshed iOS but also a new naming pattern. Instead of iOS 19, the upcoming version is likely to be iOS 26, matching version numbers with the year of release. Look forward to iOS 27 in 2026, iOS 28 in 2027, and beyond.

Gurman proposes that Apple might transition to more regular software updates instead of