Apple today provided developers with the first betas of the new iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 betas

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.

OS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and watchOS 26 debut with a bold new look and deep AI integration at WWDC 2025.

As parts of new updates to its parental controls announced at WWDC 25, Apple has introduced a new feature that requires kids to get permission to text new numbers.

While the new software updates that Apple showed off today are only available to developers at the current time, Apple does plan to release

OS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 will introduce a new "Liquid Glass" visual upgrade this fall, while the iPad will finally get a macOS-like menu bar and multitasking experience.

OS 26 introduces a workout buddy feature, which provides personalized spoken motivation for fitness activities. UI sticks to Liquid Glass design, just like iOS 26 does. New features include a one-handed wrist flick gesture,

Apple just announced a slew of new features for MacOS 26, but some of them debuted on Windows first - one even decades ago.

The first developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and macOS Tahoe are now available if you’re eager to try the updates that Apple just announced.

Beta testing then gets underway, before a full release later in the year—typically September for iOS to coincide with the launch of the new iPhones. Then the next year, the same timetable repeats. At WWDC 2025,