From personalised AI to spatial Zillow house tours, Apple just dropped a major cross-platform update blitz in Apple WWDC 2025. Here’s a breakdown of every big announcement.
Apple Intelligence: Smart, Private, and Coming to Every Device
Apple’s long-teased AI system, Apple Intelligence, was the star across devices.
- Live Translation now works inside FaceTime and Messages, translating in real time with full captions — all on-device for privacy.


- Siri’s major overhaul is still delayed, but Apple says the new version “needed more time to reach our high quality bar.”
- Visual Intelligence (like Google Lens) can now understand your iPhone screen, find items, and even talk to ChatGPT about what you’re looking at.


iOS 26: Liquid Glass, Dynamic Wallpapers, Smarter Messages
iPhones are getting:
- Lock/Home screen redesign with transparent “Liquid Glass” menus
- New emoji mashups
- Live polls and backgrounds in group chats
- Pinned artists and AutoMix in Apple Music
- New Phone app with spam filters, voicemail summaries, and Hold Assist


WatchOS 26: AI Workout Buddy & Smart Stack
- New Workout Buddy gives AI-powered voice coaching
- Flick your wrist to dismiss notifications with the Wrist Flick gesture
- Smarter Smart Stack: context-aware suggestions in the gym, noisy areas, etc.
- Live Translations & Messages upgrades come to the wrist, too.


MacOS Tahoe: Spotlight Becomes Command Center, Continuity Upgrades
MacOS gets a major boost with:
- Spotlight turned into a system-wide action launcher with “Quick Keys”
- Continuity upgrades let you take calls, track Uber Eats, or mirror your iPhone
- Shortcuts now integrate with Apple Intelligence for on-device smart tools
- New design system with Liquid Glass and customizable Control Center


iPadOS 26: Preview App, File Customization & Desktop-Class Multitasking
Apple’s most powerful iPadOS yet:
- Mac’s Preview app arrives on iPad
- Files app redesign includes folder colors, emojis, and default app control
- Multitasking upgrades let users rearrange windows into four corners, plus Mac-style close/minimize/full-screen controls
- iPads now feel closer to MacBooks than ever.


VisionOS 26: Zillow in Spatial Mode, Game Controller Support, Better Personas
Apple Vision Pro takes a big leap with:


- Zillow integration – walk through homes in Spatial Scenes
- Improved avatars with more accurate facial details
- PSVR2 controller support for full-motion gameplay
- Shared movie nights with other Vision Pro users in virtual space


Games App Comes to iOS
Apple’s long-rumored Games app is official.
- Combines Apple Arcade, Game Center, and your own downloads
- Features like Play Together and Challenges blur the solo/multiplayer line
- In-game overlays let you adjust volume, brightness, and battery mode on Mac
Apple TV & CarPlay Updates
- TVOS 26 features better UI, less intrusive playback controls
- CarPlay Ultra brings more control customization and now appears in select Aston Martin vehicles


Apple Pay + Wallet Upgrades
Redeem rewards, track orders, and view car features, boarding passes, and digital IDs inside Wallet


Apple TV+ Sneak Peek & F1 Film Hype
Tim Cook previewed upcoming Apple TV+ content and teased “F1,” the Brad Pitt-starring racing film hitting theaters June 27.
WWDC Ends with Developer Love (and a Lounge Tune)
Apple closed the keynote with a musical tribute to app developers. The jazzy, lounge-style song included quirky real reviews and a catchy chorus: “I’d give you 6 out of 5 stars.”
It’s a rare Apple moment — and social media loved it.


Public Betas Coming July, Full Releases in Fall
Apple’s new OS lineup — iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, iPadOS 26, and VisionOS 26 — will be available to developers now, public beta in July, and full rollout in fall 2025.


Full live breakdown is here:
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