At WWDC26, Apple unveiled its broadest design and intelligence update ever — introducing Liquid Glass, a smarter Apple Intelligence, and major new features across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Goldengate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.
At WWDC26, Apple introduced the most sweeping update across all its operating systems simultaneously. The centerpiece is Liquid Glass — a new visual material that reflects and refracts what's behind it in real time, dynamically adapting to your content across every app and every device. The update spans iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Goldengate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.
Apple Intelligence is now smarter in even more places. Live Translation works automatically in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls across 13+ languages — and even through your AirPods. Visual Intelligence expands so you can search, ask questions, and take action on anything visible on your iPhone screen, without switching apps.
iPad gets a completely reimagined windowing system with free-floating, resizable windows and a new Exposé view. Mac's Spotlight receives its biggest-ever update — hundreds of keyboard-driven actions without lifting your hands. Apple Watch adds Notes and the AI-powered Workout Buddy. Call Screening and Hold Assist give iPhone users unprecedented control over their communications.
A translucent material refracts your wallpaper live across apps, icons, Lock Screen, and controls on every device.
Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime & Phone calls in 13+ languages — including via AirPods.
Point at anything on your screen to search, ask questions, or take action — powered by Apple Intelligence.
Free-floating, resizable windows with a new Exposé view — a desktop-class multitasking experience on iPad.
Unknown callers are auto-screened before ringing you — they must state their name and reason first.
The Phone app waits on hold for you and notifies you the moment a live agent picks up.
Hundreds of new actions — send messages, set timers, search files — all without lifting your hands off the keyboard.
Color folders, collapsible views, resizable columns, and per-filetype default app assignments.
AI-generated, trainer-voiced personalized pep talks based on your fitness history via Apple Fitness+.
Create and view notes right on your wrist. Dictate to Siri on the go.
Maps learns your commute and alerts you to major delays before you even leave home.
Open, edit, and mark up PDFs and images with full Apple Pencil support — now on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 27 and macOS Goldengate are expected for public release in Fall 2026. All features are based on Apple's WWDC26 announcements and subject to change.