Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is less than a week away, though industry-watchers report that this year’s keynote may seem muted compared to 2024.
Last year’s edition was dominated by the announcement of Apple Intelligence features but also saw updates to a suite of operating systems by the tech giant.
The week will kick off with a keynote event on Monday, June 9 and be followed by a “Platforms State of the Union.” Apple said in a press release that there will be over 100 technical sessions as well as group and one-on-one lab sessions for developers.
Here’s what you need to know about the rumors surrounding WWDC 2025.
WWDC 2025 may see muted AI rollout
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is preparing a modest rollout of artificial intelligence features, targeting WWDC 2026 to make a larger splash.
Gurman wrote in the Power On newsletter that the most significant AI announcement this year will be the opening of Apple’s Foundation Models to third-party developers.
9to5Mac noted that software announcements made last year rolled out slowly and AI upgrades to Siri and Swift Assist never materialized.
Gurman reported that Apple is prioritizing features that it is confident will launch in the fall.
Apple could add gaming app
Gurman also reported that Apple appears set to add a centralized gaming app in the next iOS update.
He indicates that the app will be preinstalled with the update and will be a place for users to launch games, find new titles, view leaderboards and communicate with other players.
“The new app will serve as a Game Center replacement, and is more ambitious,” Gurman wrote. “But it’s unlikely to shake up the industry.”
Apple launched Game Center in 2010, but it has since been relegated to a back-end service that is a part of the Settings app.
Apple acquired game developer RAC7 in May, according to Digital Trends.
iOS naming to jump to 26, Mac system named Tahoe: Reports
Apple will be changing its iOS naming system and will announce the shift at WWDC, according to Gurman.
The company will move from numbering operating system updates sequentially to numbering them by year in a manner similar to the way car models are identified.
Under this system Apple appears set to roll out iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26. Gurman reported that the iOS will see a major design overhaul along with the name change.
Gurman further reported that the company has settled on Tahoe as the identity for its Mac operating system.
The Cupertino, California-based company themes Mac operating systems around important sites in California. The current operating system is named after the Sequoia National Forest and previous versions have been tied to Yosemite National Park and Big Sur.
How to watch WWDC 2025
The keynote for WWDC 2025 takes place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on Monday, June 9 at 1 p.m. ET.
It is keynote is set to be streamed on Apple TV, the Apple YouTube page and on apple.com.
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