In this newest episode, Chance and Benjamin explore all of the thrilling WWDC 2025 news live on the ground. The most important features are a set of significant updates to iOS, macOS, and CarPlay:
iOS 26 and Liquid Glass Redesign
iOS 26 is this year flagship OS and brings a dramatic visual redesign, called Liquid Glass. You can also expect interfaces that have been redesigned to be more rounded, have translucent panels, dynamic color accents and smoother animations. These design alterations are made to provide a clean, modern look to all the stock Apple applications as well as system menus.
New Gaming Application
This is Apple at last making more direct overtures to gamers with an entirely new Gaming app. Surface curated game titles, personalized recommendations, social elements, and gaming news all in a single place is an apparent indication that Apple is placing additional bets on gaming as a platform.
Versioning Upheaval in the OS World
It is also changing its naming scheme: macOS and iOS will use a more unified versioning scheme, where all future releases will be version 26. This introduces simplicity and cohesiveness to the Apple ecosystem.
CarPlay Video in the Car
The new feature of CarPlay lets you AirPlay video output right through your car display-passengers will love it on a long trip. The improvement will however be limited to friendly, newer cars and hardware systems.
iOS 26: Limitations of device
The more powerful hardware is needed in some of the eye-candy effects such as Liquid Glass animations and more elaborate interface embellishments. All of the nice transitions and visual effects will not be available on older iPhones (as well as on the early models of iPhone 15 and older), but the basic functionality will be brought nonetheless.
Vision and Developer Notes
Backstage, the presenters observe how Apple strives to achieve a more tactile “feel” to its platforms- marrying functionality with gorgeous attention-seeking design. It will not only affect the consumers but also developers who will be required to change their design language to reflect the fresh aesthetic direction within apps.
Final Thoughts
iOS 26 represents one of the most broad design changes Apple has made in years, and it covers style, accessibility, and entertainment. Rounded interfaces, a standalone gaming app, or a more CarPlay visuals, these are all signs that Apple is planning to bring its ecosystem to the present days, making it even more competitive and enjoyable.
