iOS 26 will be the next version of iOS as Apple rebrands its operating systems by identifying software updates with upcoming years, aiming for consistency and less confusion to customers and developers.
Other Apple OS updates like iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 are set to follow the same naming convention, aligning all software updates in the future.
At WWDC 2025, Apple is expected to showcase significant software redesigns, with iOS 26 potentially incorporating elements of the visionOS design language such as rounded app icons and translucent objects.
The report indicates that Apple plans to continue this naming pattern for upcoming years, with expectations for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to debut at WWDC 2026 for release in fall 2026.