Apple Prepares Solarium OS Redesign at WWDC
Apple is preparing for its annual conference for software developers, scheduled to begin on June 9. Observers anticipate significant changes to the visual appearance of Apple’s operating systems this year. Updates are expected for the software on iPhones and iPads. Changes are also planned for the software running on Mac computers, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The software for the Vision Pro headset is set to receive refinements.
Industry focus suggests that a key theme for this year will be a substantial refresh of the user interfaces across these platforms. The updated design is expected to be more refined and incorporate visual elements from the software used on the Vision Pro device. A primary goal appears to be achieving greater consistency and a unified look across Apple’s different products.
Indications of these upcoming changes may be present in the promotional materials for the conference, which feature designs with reflective qualities. While past software updates have brought visual adjustments, the scale of the expected changes this year is suggested to be broad, impacting multiple device categories. The software for Apple TV, which has remained largely unchanged since 2015, is anticipated to see a major update. The software for Apple Watch is also expected to continue its evolution.
Turning to artificial intelligence, Apple may allow external developers to access its own developed AI models. If this access is provided, developers could build AI-powered features directly into their applications. This could potentially enhance the range of AI capabilities available within Apple’s app marketplace. Compared to recent announcements from other technology companies regarding AI, Apple may adopt a more measured approach to certain AI rollouts in the short term. Discussions also include the possibility of integrating advanced AI models from other companies into features such as the Siri voice assistant.
