21
First: All-new design – Liquid Glass
Apple has announced a radical redesign of its operating system, called Liquid Glass . This is the first comprehensive change since iOS 7 in 2013, and includes:
- Soft, curved corners instead of sharp ones.
- Transparent interactive buttons and components flow across the screen.
- Interfaces inspired by the VisionOS system for the Vision Pro glasses.
- Unified design for all devices from iPhone to Vision Pro.
The reason behind this change is due to significant advancements in Apple Silicon processors, which made these designs technically possible.
Second: Limited updates in artificial intelligence
Despite the anticipation, announcements in the field of artificial intelligence have been limited:
- Analysts described the updates as “incremental improvements” already available in competing apps.
- Apple has not offered strong alternatives to compete with Google or OpenAI in terms of advanced models.
But some features have been announced:
- Deeper integration with ChatGPT : Screenshots can be sent directly to ChatGPT for text annotation and image analysis.
- Instant call translation : A new feature that enables direct translation of voice calls using artificial intelligence within the phone, without the need for a server connection.
Third: Apple Intelligence…nothing new
- Apple Intelligence, which Apple announced last year, was not expanded upon.
- It included an advanced version of Siri that could intelligently handle mail and messages.
- The launch of these features was postponed in March, and the company pulled its announcements and did not announce a new date.
Fourth: Changing the system name – iOS 26 is coming
- Starting this year, Apple will name its operating systems by year rather than serial number.
- iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and VisionOS 26 will be released in September.
This is to make it easier for users to understand and determine if their devices are running the latest version.
Fifth: Market reactions and reflections
- Audience opinions were divided, with some describing the new design as “beautiful,” while others likened it to the look of Windows Vista from 2007.
- Investors are waiting for Apple to make a bolder move in the field of artificial intelligence.
This year’s Apple conference focused on beautifying the interface and improving the user experience with the “Liquid Glass” design, while there were no major announcements in the field of artificial intelligence. Apple faces increasing pressure to keep up with its technological competitors, despite the advancements in its devices and processors.
