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Apple to rename iOS 19 to iOS 26 at WWDC, says report


The company will start aligning big software upgrades with the year, according to Bloomberg

Each OS, from iOS to macOS to watchOS and beyond, is expected to adopt a visionOS-like aesthetic, complete with glassy effects and more depth. The name change will stretch across all of Apple’s software, which means we can expect the introduction of iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, too. He’s been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, How-To Geek, XDA, TheStreet, and more.

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