Apple announced a big change to how it names its operating systems at WWDC 2025 on Monday. Instead of using system names like iOS 19 and macOS 19, the company will now use the year as part of the name.

Apple announced Liquid Glass on Monday for all of its devices at WWDC 2025. Perhaps the most noticeable thing about it is that app icons, tab bars, and even the text magnifier you’ll see when you hover over words feel, well, liquid-y and glassy.

Update: Our WWDC 2025 live blog is up and running. Check it out now for all the last-minute rumors and biggest news.

While Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, there were many rumors that surfaced ahead of the event, including the new name for the operating system, a dedicated gaming app, and a virtual health coach.

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Apple's annual summer software event, WWDC, begins Monday at Apple Park HQ in Cupertino, California. CNET will be there to bring you all the news as it happens, including our first impressions of iOS 19/iOS 26. And you can watch the event online from anywhere in the world.

Apple has officially changed how it will name its operating systems, now introducing iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26. By incorporating the year into the names, Apple aims to simplify the naming process and help users easily recognize the latest updates.

Apple WWDC 2025 (Worldwide Developers Conference) is set to kick off and the company is expected to announce major software-related updates at its five-days developer conference. Last year, WWDC event was majorly focused on AI but this year,