Apple Adopts Year-Based OS Names, Unveils Solarium

Apple is set to transition all its operating systems to a year-based naming convention, starting with updates released in late 2025, such as iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. The move aims to unify branding across devices and reduce confusion from mismatched version numbers, following strategies from other industries. Apple will also introduce a new design language called 'Solarium,' inspired by visionOS, to enhance consistency and modernize the user experience. The updates are expected to include advanced AI personalization, smarter automation, improved privacy tools, upgrades to Siri, and better battery management. The official announcement is expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. This marks a significant evolution in both Apple’s software branding and interface design.