Apple just wrapped up its most visually transformative WWDC in nearly a decade, and the changes coming to your devices this fall are nothing short of stunning.

The "Liquid Glass" Revolution

The star of Monday's keynote was Apple's new "Liquid Glass" design language – a semi-transparent aesthetic that's rolling out across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and beyond.This marks Apple's "broadest" design update yet, bringing unprecedented consistency across all platforms.

"Our platforms are more capable and beneficial than ever," said Craig Federighi, Apple's software chief. "We're integrating Apple Intelligence across our ecosystem with numerous new features that are precisely where you need them in your daily applications".

Year-Based Naming Takes Center Stage

Apple ditched its traditional numbering system, jumping straight to iOS 26 instead of iOS 19 – aligning software versions with calendar years for the first time. This change affects all operating systems, making them easier to remember and track.

AI Gets More Accessible

While the enhanced Siri remains delayed until 2026, Apple introduced Live Translation capabilities that automatically convert messages and provide real-time captions during FaceTime calls.Perhaps most significantly, Apple Intelligence is now opening to third-party developers, allowing non-native apps to tap into Apple's AI capabilities.

iPad Finally Gets Mac-Like Features

The biggest surprise? iPad's new windowing system in iPadOS 26, which allows true multitasking with customizable app sizes –finally delivering the Mac-like experience users have been demanding.

Bottom Line: Developer betas launch today, with public releases expected this fall. While Apple stock dipped over 1% during the announcement, these visual and functional upgrades represent Apple's most comprehensive software refresh since 2016.