Apple has announced the launch of iOS 26, featuring a new design and advanced smart features, during WWDC25. The update introduces a 'Liquid Glass' interface with transparent materials that reflect and refract the environment, enhancing content focus and navigation. iOS 26 expands Apple Intelligence capabilities, offering real-time language translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, all processed on-device to ensure privacy. The update also improves the Phone app with unified layout and call screening, enhances CarPlay with widget integration, and adds new features to Apple Music, Maps, Wallet, and more. Compatibility includes iPhone 11 and newer models, with support for iPhone 16 and other devices with M1 chips. Additionally, Apple announced a system-wide rebranding, changing the naming convention of all operating systems to follow the year of release, starting with iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, to simplify device software updates and version tracking from next year. The move aims to reduce confusion among users by aligning OS version names with release years. The announcement comes amid positive analyst outlooks and reports of growth in Apple's App Store revenue, despite some concerns over high stock valuation. The company remains a major player in the tech industry, with ongoing innovations and strategic updates.