Apple's much-awaited Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 is set to kick-start today at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and global tech enthusiasts are keeping an eye on it. While Apple, the maker of the iPhone, has drawn criticism for falling behind in the AI race, Apple is poised to make a comeback with some significant software reveals that have the potential to revolutionize the user experience across its entire product range. The event holds the promise of combining innovation, design evolution, and performance improvements that will shape the next era in Apple technology.
When and Where to Watch WWDC 2025 Live
The WWDC 2025 keynote is scheduled to start at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST) and will be live-streamed around the world. Apple enthusiasts and developers can view the event live on Apple's official website, the Apple TV app, and Apple's YouTube channel. The on-demand playback will become available shortly after the event is over for those who miss the live presentation.
This year's WWDC, as with every other year, is primarily for developers, but Apple usually introduces consumer-oriented features and substantial software updates in the opening keynote so it is an event that everyone who uses Apple should watch.
A New Naming Convention
One of the major features of WWDC 2025 is going to be a rebranding of Apple software versions. Rather than using the conventional numerical progression such as iOS 19 or iPadOS 18 Apple will now have software version numbers sync with the release year. Therefore, we can expect to see iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and other OS variations, representing a more logical way of versioning that coincides with the calendar year.
This change is not just a matter of appearance; it reflects Apple's plan to simplify updates and consolidate its platforms into a single development cycle, particularly as integration across devices continues to become more seamless.
Welcome to the Era of Digital Glass
Possibly the most extreme refresh to be anticipated at WWDC 2025 is a broad redesign of the user interface on Apple's platforms. Apple is reportedly looking to unveil a UI refresh intensely drawing on visionOS, the operating system behind the Apple Vision Pro, says seasoned Apple tipster Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
The new UI will have a "digital glass" design language with a focus on lightness, transparency, and depth. Features such as toolbars, tab bars, and app icons will be overhauled for a smoother and more immersive user experience. Users can also obtain access to quick-action menus through long-press or clicking on buttons, optimizing usability and productivity. This new design marks Apple's move towards a more futuristic design that shortens the distance between conventional touch interfaces and spatial computing, allowing for a more cohesive Apple ecosystem.
Camera, Safari, and Phone Get Smarter
In addition to UI improvements, Apple is also said to be working on significant overhauls of a few of its most frequently used apps, especially on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. The Phone, Safari, and Camera apps will all see functionality improvements and interface overhauls. This fits into Apple's larger objective of streamlining user experience while incorporating smarter AI-powered features.
Although Apple has lagged other players in popularizing AI features, it is now ready to unveil Apple Intelligence improvements, such as AI-driven battery management that would adjust performance and prolong battery life according to user action. That feature has the potential to be a blockbuster, particularly for users experiencing battery woes on newer iPhone models.
Smarter, More Efficient Devices
Apple has been fairly conservative in the generative AI sector relative to Google and Microsoft, but at WWDC 2025 the firm will demonstrate how its Apple Intelligence project will come together on devices in a meaningful manner. From battery performance optimizations to features that are more contextually aware, AI is likely to be central to what defines user interaction with iPhones, iPads, and Macs going forward.
While the complete range of Apple Intelligence tools does not yet come quickly to a global near you, today's reveals have the potential to represent a watershed moment for the company's AI development schedule.
