00:00Hey guys, if you clicked on this video, I'm guessing it's because you know that WWDC 2025
00:04is right around the corner, June 9th to be exact, and you're curious about what Apple is cooking up.
00:09While it's safe to expect the usual lineup of software updates, there's a lot of buzz about
00:13how serious Apple is taking AI and how it plans to refine or catch up on the Apple
00:18intelligence experience. I mean, we are still waiting on the new Siri. I'll be breaking down
00:22the biggest rumored announcements for WWDC 2025, so let's jump right into it.
00:27Now, normally, I'd probably kick off a video like this talking about rumors of iOS features,
00:32but there's something bigger than iOS, bigger than all of Apple's individual software platforms,
00:36that could be coming. Allegedly, Apple has been working on a dramatic overhaul to its software
00:41approach, codenamed Project Solarium. It seems to be centered around unifying iOS, iPadOS, and macOS,
00:48making everything about the Apple ecosystem more cohesive. If the rumors are true, we expect
00:52redesigns to all of these operating systems. Think icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons
00:58that will look and act more standard no matter what device you're using. Apparently, this could involve
01:03taking cues from the Apple Vision Pro's Vision OS interface while also putting a heavy emphasis on
01:07artificial intelligence, or should I say Apple intelligence. But either way, it's hard to overstate
01:12what a big deal Solarium could be. The iPhone software has seen plenty of changes, but the last truly
01:17significant redesign took place over a dozen years ago with iOS 7. Back to your regular programming,
01:23the newest version of the iOS software for iPhone is always the crown jewel of WWDC. If Apple was
01:29sticking to the status quo, I'd be calling this software iOS 19. But Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently
01:34reported that Apple may switch to year-based names. That means the iPhone software update we're expecting
01:39this year will be called iOS 26, as in 2026. This would also apply to the iPad, watch, and other
01:47operating systems that I'll get to a bit later in this video. Apple is pretty good about keeping
01:52the new iOS specifics under wraps, but one thing that I'm betting heavily on is an update to the
01:56long-awaited Siri, one that offers a more conversational, context-aware experience and
02:01the ability to voice control your apps. Apple has been promising this update for ages, and there's no
02:06ETA in sight, so it's really time to put up or shut up when it comes to Siri. Then there's talks of a
02:12new gaming app that will house many of the features currently found in Game Center, like leaderboards
02:16and friends, while letting you launch games from within the app itself and giving people a stronger
02:20case to subscribe to Apple Arcade. Also in the rumor mill, even deeper personalization. We're
02:26talking lock screens that adapt dynamically based on your location, activity, or even mood. There's
02:31also speculation that Apple might finally open up more default app controls, but that's TBD.
02:37If iPadOS 19 or iPadOS 26 delivers on the leaks, this might finally be the year that your iPad feels
02:43like a real laptop alternative. We're expecting refinements to Stage Manager that make window
02:48resizing and multitasking less of a headache. Rumors also suggest more robust support for
02:53external displays and even hover mode improvements for Apple Pencil users. Some developers are
02:59whispering about Final Cut Pro getting new features specifically for iPadOS, suggesting Apple
03:04is doubling down on Pro workflows for its tablets. Pair that with the possibility of new AI tools for
03:10writing, design, and brainstorming, and your iPad might turn into more of a creativity
03:14hub than ever before. Now let's talk about macOS 15. No official name yet like how macOS 14 is called
03:20Sonoma, but here's what's floating in the rumor mill. Expect AI integration at the system level. We're
03:25talking smart spotlight searches, auto-categorization in Finder, and predictive text everywhere from mail to
03:31pages. Safari may get AI-powered reading mode that summarizes pages on demand. Think like ChatGPT in your browser,
03:38but built right in. We're also expecting smarter window management and deeper continuity between
03:43iPhone, iPad, and Mac, going back to the whole Solarium thing. One possibility is that you'll be
03:48able to use your iPad as a full extension of your Mac without needing a separate app. Moving on to other
03:54corners of Apple's device ecosystem, the Apple Watch could be getting a major upgrade to health tracking
03:59with watchOS 12 or watchOS 26. You get the point. Anyway, rumors point to new AI-powered coaching in the
04:06fitness app. Not just tracking your workouts, but actually suggesting optimal recovery times or workouts based on your
04:11sleep, stress levels, or other health indicators. Oh, and we're also hearing about expanded widgets and more
04:17customizable complications. Those will hopefully come with Apple intelligence features curated to the watch
04:23experience, whether that's with smart summaries or a better Siri on your wrist. Honestly, it would be a big miss for
04:29Apple to not extend AI to one of its best-selling devices. Now, let's jump from best-selling devices
04:35to, well, Apple Vision Pro. No doubt that Apple's $3,500 headset is still niche, but maybe Vision OS 3
04:42could be what finally nudges Vision Pro towards the mainstream? We really haven't heard that much
04:47about what could be new for Vision Pro. There's one interesting rumor about PlayStation VR 2 controller
04:52support, but otherwise, I think people are way more interested in whether there's a new XR hardware in the
04:57works. Some links also suggest Apple is developing lighter, lower-cost Vision Pro hardware. Will it launch
05:02this year? Probably not. But WWDC might give us our first official tease. The only way to know is to
05:08follow along with our live blog of the event, which I'll link down in the description. Besides an Apple
05:12Vision Pro hardware teaser, the big questions about WWDC every year is whether we'll see hardware. Apple has
05:18gone back and forth. Last year, no hardware. The year before that, we got three Macs. So it's hard to say
05:23whether we'll see anything physical during the keynote. That said, there is some chatter about
05:28a refreshed Mac Pro with M4 Ultra chips, and maybe even a new Apple Silicon-powered external display.
05:34Some more out-there predictions include updated AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Max 2, or even the long-fabled
05:40Apple Home display, combining HomePod and iPad into a single smart home hub. A lot of people have seemed
05:47interested in a HomePod like this, but I'm curious to know if I'm reading that right. Let me know what you
05:51think in the comments. So, will we get a true AI-first iPhone? Will iPadOS finally kill the laptop? And
05:58can the Apple Watch become an even smarter smartwatch? Whatever happens, WWDC 2025 is shaping
06:03up to be a major moment for Apple, not just for what it announces, but for how it repositions its
06:08software around AI, and if Apple can demonstrate that it's finally catching up to the competition.
06:12I'll be watching the keynote live and bringing it all down, so if you're curious about what's hype
06:16versus what's real, make sure to subscribe and drop your predictions in the comments below. Otherwise, I'll see you on June 9th.
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