WWDC 2025 Cheat Sheet: 5 Key Rumors Ahead of Apple's Keynote Today

[MacRumors]

WWDC 2025 is officially here, with Apple set to kick off its annual developer conference with its opening keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today.

Apple is set to announce its latest software updates, ranging from iOS 26 to macOS Tahoe, and there could always be a surprise or two in store.

Below, we recap five key rumors heading into WWDC 2025:

1. iOS 26 instead of iOS 19, with a new Liquid Glass design, preinstalled Games and Preview apps, a simplified Phone app, several new features for the Messages app, and many other changes. iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 are expected to have similar design changes as iOS 26.
2. No new hardware… probably? A new AirTag is on the horizon, but it is unclear if Apple will announce it during the WWDC 2025 keynote. And while Apple has possibly trademarked homeOS, the idea that it might unveil its long-rumored smart home hub today is merely hopeful speculation at this point.
3. The more personalized version of Siri is reportedly still delayed, but some other Apple Intelligence enhancements are expected to be introduced today, such as Mixmoji and a revamped Shortcuts app.
4. iPads may work more like a Mac. For example, it has been rumored that at least some iPad models running iPadOS 26 will show a macOS-like menu bar while the device is connected to a Magic Keyboard.
5. macOS Tahoe is apparently the name of Apple's next Mac operating system, which might drop support for several Intel-based Macs.

Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements today.

Article Link: WWDC 2025 Cheat Sheet: 5 Key Rumors Ahead of Apple's Keynote Today

 

[turbineseaplane]

So a lot of vibes, excuses and renaming things

(rearranging the deck chairs basically)

I hope there is at least one surprise nobody is expecting.

 

[USAJerry]

So a lot of vibes, excuses and renaming things

(rearranging the deck chairs basically)

I hope there is at least one surprise nobody is expecting.

And probably some more smoke and mirrors about being "environmentally friendly" and "sustainable".

But hey...I'm sure it will be the most visceral, orgasmic WWDC in the history of visceral, orgasmic WWDCs.

 

[turbineseaplane]

And probably some more smoke and mirrors about being "environmentally friendly" and "sustainable".

But hey...I'm sure it will be the most visceral, orgasmic WWDC in the history of visceral, orgasmic WWDCs.

All while they hand out that pile of cheap junk "swag" too.

Straight to the trash bin stuff.

Embarrassing.

 

[uricardoferreira]

I'm not the only one who thinks that Tim Cook's leadership has made Apple simply stop... there is no news, there is no innovation... in short, the brand has become boring and dull.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm not the only one who thinks that Tim Cook's leadership has made Apple simply stop... there is no news, there is no innovation... in short, the brand has become boring and dull.

He continues to have a job because the people that like stock buybacks love him.

Tim makes number go up -- no matter what it takes.

 

[Timo_Existencia]

In other words, nothing of significance.

 

[svish]

Excited to see the event in a few hours time! Think there will be no new hardware. Waiting to see the redesign.

 

[PSCConMP]

Shouldn't it be WWDC 26?

 

[CocktailHour]

Sad WWDC.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm wondering where on the cringe scale the marketing video, formerly known as the keynote, will be.

I'm going with a 9 out of 10 today.

 

[ghanwani]

Until you can run standalone TurboTax on an iPad, it's not a "like a Mac".

 

[Kottu]

I really hope the rumors come true this time. Unlike last year, the talk about Apple Intelligence is still just that—a rumor.

 

[jonnysods]

I think this time I'll just wait for the 'everything announced at WWDC in xx minutes' video cut from MR.

 

[F27]

2 hours of how AI is going to change your life… 🙄

 

[turbineseaplane]

Agree with Dr. Drang

 

[turbineseaplane]

I think this time I'll just wait for the 'everything announced at WWDC in xx minutes' video cut from MR.

Could be a YouTube Short this year I think.

 

[Plerf]

Here’s an idea:

Instead of making iPadOS more like MacOS, just replace it with MacOS. (And yes, develop a touch-friendly UI, before someone hits me with that “gotcha.”)

Solves a lot of stupid problems with iPadOS. Might even say it solves all of them.

 

[arkitect]

Well my own Tim Apple 2025 Cheat Sheet goes like this:

1. Prayer Hands? ✅
2. Bent at the knees bouncy emphasis pose? ✅
3. "Excited"? ✅
4. AI? ✅
5. "Can't wait"? ✅
6. Apology for last year's disastrous AI launch? ❎

Anyway… let's see.
Who knows they may just pull something out of the hat.

 

[Cicada101]

I just hope this new look is nice and refreshing and not something of a eyesore.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Here’s an idea:

Instead of making iPadOS more like MacOS, just replace it with MacOS. (And yes, develop a touch-friendly UI, before someone hits me with that “gotcha.”)

Solves a lot of stupid problems with iPadOS. Might even say it solves all of them.

Bingo!

If they'd spent all these years and YEARS of iPadOS efforts on this, it'd be done with already.

Instead we'll probably get yet another weird affordance and multitasking "mode" or something.

 

[din0x]

I can’t wait to see those new emojis from Tim Cook – truly a groundbreaking achievement in the age of AI. 😉

 

[gtmead09]

iPadOS becoming more closely aligned to MacOS would be hands down a huge win. If they can fix the file management / multi tasking issues, that is a huge win.

 

[TechRunner]

I've never been particularly excited for the WWDC in years past, but I'm not even sure I'll read the post-conference report this time. MR forum threads on the topic will be far more entertaining to me.

 

[exodiusprime]

Here’s hoping for some groundbreaking features vs rounded icons and “the most exciting OS ever!” mentioned multiple times 🤪