Apple may switch all OS version numbers to years for consistency across its products, starting around September 2025.
The new naming system will include iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, replacing traditional version numbers.
Apple aims to create a cohesive brand experience and ease confusion among users and developers with the year-based naming strategy.
In addition to the naming changes, Apple plans major functionality improvements including enhanced iPad productivity, AI models for third-party developers, live translation, and intelligent battery management.