Apple has launched iOS 26 at WWDC, with big enhancements to the user interface with Liquid Glass, a new Camera app, and a Photos app rework.

iOS 26 – Image Credit: Apple

iOS 26 – Image Credit: Apple
Just as expected for a WWDC keynote, the 2025 edition has seen the launch of a new version of iOS. However, unlike the previous versions, Apple has gone for a big name change, by going for iOS 26 instead of iOS 19.
It was reasoned in rumor reports that it is a way to bring all of its operating systems to the same version number, to avoid confusion. It is also one that is year-based, since it will only be officially released in 2025 for a few months and it will be 2026 for most of its existence.