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Report: Apple to Make Biggest Changes to Operating Systems in Years
AppleApple(US:AAPL) PYMNTS.comยท2025-03-11 01:24

Core Insights - Apple is planning significant upgrades to its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, marking the most substantial changes since 2020 for Mac and 2013 for iPhone, with updates expected later this year as part of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 [1][2] Group 1: Operating System Revamp - The revamp will include changes to icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons, aiming for simpler navigation and control across devices [2] - Innovations from visionOS, the operating system for Apple's mixed-reality headset, will be incorporated into the new operating systems [2] Group 2: Market Impact - The new operating systems may help Apple divert attention from delays in AI upgrades for Siri and potentially boost device demand, which has been recovering slowly post-pandemic [3] - However, there is a risk of backlash from users who rely on Apple devices for work, communication, and entertainment [3] Group 3: AI Developments - In January, Apple enabled its suite of AI capabilities, Apple Intelligence, by default in a software update for its devices [4] - Apple plans to extend these AI capabilities to its mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, in April, with a beta version available in visionOS 2.4 [5] - Some AI improvements for Siri have been delayed until 2026, despite earlier expectations for enhancements this year [6]