Whats new in WWDC 25

Asked on 06/16/2025

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At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced several exciting updates and innovations:

  1. New Design with Liquid Glass: A major design overhaul was introduced, featuring Liquid Glass, which combines the optical qualities of glass with fluidity. This new design scales across apps and platforms, enhancing user interaction and app aesthetics.

  2. Apple Intelligence: Apple has integrated on-device large language models, allowing apps to tap into powerful, fast, and privacy-focused intelligence, even offline. This includes enhancements in Xcode with predictive code completion and Swift Assist, enabling natural language interaction with code.

  3. Foundation Models Framework: This new framework allows developers to use Apple's models to get responses in plain text or as structured Swift Data, enhancing app capabilities.

  4. Platform Updates:

    • macOS Tahoe: Announced as the final release for Intel Macs, focusing on Apple Silicon.
    • iOS 26 and iPadOS 26: Introduced with intelligent experiences, a new design, and enhanced productivity features.
    • watchOS 26 and tvOS 26: Both received updates with the new Liquid Glass design and improved user experiences.
  5. Device Management and Identity: Updates to Apple Business Manager, Apple School Manager, and enhancements in device management and identity solutions were highlighted.

  6. Developer Tools: New tools like the Icon Composer app for creating layered icons and improvements in Swift and SwiftUI were introduced to help developers build modern user interfaces.

For more detailed insights, you can explore the sessions like the Platforms State of the Union for a comprehensive overview of the new features and technologies.

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