Report: Apple to Change How It Names Operating Systems

Group 1 - Apple plans to change its operating system naming convention to identify them by the upcoming year instead of version numbers, starting with iOS 26, iPad OS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 [1][2] - The change aims to reduce confusion caused by the current system where operating systems have different numbers due to their staggered release times [2] - Apple is expected to announce this change on June 9 during its Worldwide Developers Conference [3] Group 2 - The upcoming operating systems will feature significant upgrades, including a major overhaul of the Mac and iPhone interfaces, the first since 2020 and 2013 respectively [3] - The revamp will include updates to the style of icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons, along with simpler navigation and control across devices [4] - Apple is also working on AI-enhanced smart glasses, expected to launch by the end of 2026, which will compete with Meta's Ray-Bans [4][5] Group 3 - The smart glasses are anticipated to include features such as cameras, microphones, speakers, and the Siri voice assistant, enabling functionalities like phone calls, music playback, live translations, and turn-by-turn directions [5] - This smart glasses project is part of a broader initiative by Apple to develop a "breakthrough AI product" [5]