Hold on to your iPhones! Apple is reportedly shaking things up in a big way. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant is ditching the traditional version numbering system for its operating systems, opting instead to align them with the year of release. So, instead of iOS 19, slated for a June 9th announcement at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), we’ll be stepping straight into iOS 26. This change will bring consistency across all Apple devices, including iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, which will all follow suit. Juli Clover reported this news. No more disparate numbers, just a unified approach to naming!
The major reason behind this transformation? Apple is pushing for a more unified design language across its various platforms, adopting a design similar to what we see in visionOS and bringing it to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Apple aims to align the user experience, making transitions between devices seamless and intuitive. This shift is more than just a name change; it’s a reflection of Apple’s commitment to a cohesive and integrated ecosystem. Buckle up, Apple enthusiasts! The future of iOS looks to be more streamlined than ever. Joe Rossignol and Hartley Charlton are other writers of MacRumors.