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WWDC 2025 Cheat Sheet: 5 Key Rumors Ahead of Apple's Keynote Today

WWDC 2025 is officially here, with Apple set to kick off its annual developer conference with its opening keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today.

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Apple is set to announce its latest software updates, ranging from iOS 26 to macOS Tahoe, and there could always be a surprise or two in store.

Below, we recap five key rumors heading into WWDC 2025:

  1. iOS 26 instead of iOS 19, with a new Liquid Glass design, preinstalled Games and Preview apps, a simplified Phone app, several new features for the Messages app, and many other changes. iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 are expected to have similar design changes as iOS 26.
  2. No new hardware… probably? A new AirTag is on the horizon, but it is unclear if Apple will announce it during the WWDC 2025 keynote. And while Apple has possibly trademarked homeOS, the idea that it might unveil its long-rumored smart home hub today is merely hopeful speculation at this point.
  3. The more personalized version of Siri is reportedly still delayed, but some other Apple Intelligence enhancements are expected to be introduced today, such as Mixmoji and a revamped Shortcuts app.
  4. iPads may work more like a Mac. For example, it has been rumored that at least some iPad models running iPadOS 26 will show a macOS-like menu bar while the device is connected to a Magic Keyboard.
  5. macOS Tahoe is apparently the name of Apple's next Mac operating system, which might drop support for several Intel-based Macs.

Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements today.

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Top Rated Comments

11 months ago
I'm not the only one who thinks that Tim Cook's leadership has made Apple simply stop... there is no news, there is no innovation... in short, the brand has become boring and dull.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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11 months ago

I'm not the only one who thinks that Tim Cook's leadership has made Apple simply stop... there is no news, there is no innovation... in short, the brand has become boring and dull.
He continues to have a job because the people that like stock buybacks love him.

Tim makes number go up -- no matter what it takes.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 months ago

So a lot of vibes, excuses and renaming things

(rearranging the deck chairs basically)

I hope there is at least one surprise nobody is expecting.
And probably some more smoke and mirrors about being "environmentally friendly" and "sustainable".

But hey...I'm sure it will be the most visceral, orgasmic WWDC in the history of visceral, orgasmic WWDCs.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 months ago
In other words, nothing of significance.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
11 months ago
So a lot of vibes, excuses and renaming things

(rearranging the deck chairs basically)

I hope there is at least one surprise nobody is expecting.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 months ago
I can’t wait to see those new emojis from Tim Cook – truly a groundbreaking achievement in the age of AI. 😉
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)