iOS 26 not iOS 19: Apple is renaming iOS, iPadOS macOS, and other systems; here’s why

Apple is unifying its operating system naming conventions, moving to a year-based system starting with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. This change, announced at WWDC, aims to synchronize version numbers across all Apple devices. Accompanying this rebrand is a major interface redesign called “Liquid Glass,” featuring transparent elements and shimmering surfaces.