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Apple Sets iOS 26 for WWDC with VisionOS-Style Redesign and AI Upgrades

Apple’s move to align all software under the “26” numbering scheme underscores its push for a unified ecosystem design.

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Overview

  • iOS 26 will introduce the “Solarium” interface with floating, translucent elements inspired by Vision Pro plus redesigned Camera and Control Center layouts.
  • AirPods firmware updates are expected to add sleep auto-pause, stem-triggered photo capture, expanded head gestures and a studio-quality microphone mode.
  • Apple is skipping iOS 19 to release iOS 26 alongside macOS 26 “Tahoe”, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 under a single version label.
  • AI-driven battery management will analyze usage patterns to suggest power-saving measures, throttle background apps and display estimated charging times.
  • New features include a potential desktop mode for USB-C iPhones, refreshed CarPlay visuals and upgrades to Messages, Notes and visionOS26 with translation tools, Markdown export, eye-scrolling and enhanced accessibility APIs.