Apple Unifies OS Design, Delays Siri Overhaul

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a unified 'Liquid Glass' design across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, enhancing personalization with translucency and dynamic interface elements. The company expanded Apple Intelligence, launching AI-driven features such as real-time Live Translation, on-device image generation, advanced visual intelligence, and messaging tools, while providing developers deeper integration capabilities. Apple emphasized privacy through on-device processing and secure cloud options, but its own research highlighted current limitations of AI, reflecting a cautious approach. Major Siri enhancements were delayed until at least 2026 due to quality concerns. User experience upgrades include improved multitasking on iPad, a redesigned lock screen and app icons on iPhone, and new AI-powered fitness and productivity features on Apple Watch. Despite these advances, Apple faces industry skepticism about the pace and depth of its AI innovation.