WWDC 2025 Highlights: Apple’s New “Liquid Glass” & On‑Device AI (iOS 26, macOS Tahoe & More)
June 9 marks a major turning point in Apple’s software philosophy. At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, the company dropped version numbers and embraced year-based naming: iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, VisionOS 26, and "Apple Intelligence," a deeply integrated and personalized AI system set to redefine how we interact with our devices — this is one of Apple's most significant software rollouts in years.

Here at Quality Computer, we've analyzed every key announcement. This is what you need to know about the future of your iPhone, Mac, and iPad, coming this fall.
1. “Liquid Glass” — A Modern UI Redesign
Expect translucent buttons and glass-like controls across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and CarPlay. The new aesthetic is sleek, responsive, and consistent

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2. iOS 26: The Smartest iPhone Operating System Yet
Powered by Apple Intelligence, iOS 26 is set to make your iPhone more personal and capable than ever before.

Redesigned Home Screen: You'll have more control over your app layout and can even have AI-suggested app groups based on your usage patterns.
Next-Generation Messages: The Messages app gets powerful new tools, including AI-powered text summarization, smart replies that understand the context of your conversation, and the ability to generate custom "Genmoji" on the fly.
A More Capable Siri: Siri is now supercharged with Apple Intelligence, allowing for more natural and complex conversations. You can ask it to perform multi-step tasks across different apps, like "Find the recipe for mom's biryani in my messages and add the ingredients to my shopping list."
3. Apple Intelligence — On-Device Smarts
Apple’s AI gains major momentum:

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Live Translation: Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls
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Visual Intelligence: AI suggestions based on screen content.
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Workout Buddy on Watch — personalized fitness coaching
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Developers can now integrate Apple’s on-device AI foundation models into their own apps
4. Smarter System Apps

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Messages: Custom chat backgrounds, polls, unknown message screening
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Phone & FaceTime: Unified design with improved call handling
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Camera & Safari: Cleaner layout and full-screen browsing
5. iPadOS & macOS Tahoe — Bringing Desktop Power to Tablets
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iPadOS 26 adds window resizing, a menu bar, and more desktop-style multitasking
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macOS Tahoe introduces enhanced Spotlight search, alongside new Phone, Messages, and native Games apps

6. VisionOS & WatchOS Go Next-Level
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VisionOS now supports PS VR2 controllers, spatial widgets, and improved scrolling
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WatchOS 26 includes wrist-flick dismiss gestures and an AI Workout Buddy

Why it Matters in Nepal
Nepal’s growing Apple user base will benefit from:
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Smarter, privacy‑focused AI features.
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Enhanced usability across languages with live translation.
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More intuitive experiences on iPad and Mac.
These updates will arrive this fall as free upgrades. Stay tuned with Quality Computer for guidance, demos, and support.
Final Take
WWDC 2025 was not about flashy gadgets—it was about transformational software. From a unified, elegant design to powerful AI that's local and private, these updates will define how we use our Apple devices. Stay ahead with Quality Computer Nepal’s deep dive, hands-on reviews, and early-adopter tips.