148: Last Minute WWDC Rumors: 'iOS 26' and Games App

148: Last Minute WWDC Rumors: 'iOS 26' and Games App

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through Apple's plan to introduce a complete overhaul of the design and naming system for its operating systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Despite the ongoing focus in the industry on generative artificial intelligence, Apple is reportedly planning to debut a complete visual redesign of its platforms as "the highlight of the show" at WWDC. The updated design language includes translucent interface elements and menus that echo the visual style of visionOS. While the new design was rumored for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, it is now expected to extend to tvOS 19 and watchOS 12 too. The changes mark the most comprehensive cross-platform visual update since the introduction of iOS 7 in 2013.

Apple is also apparently shifting its software versioning system from sequential numbers to a year-based format, similar to how car manufacturers label vehicle model years. Instead of releasing iOS 19 and macOS 16, Apple will debut iOS 26and macOS 26, along with iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that this change is intended to reduce confusion for users and developers by aligning version numbers across platforms and matching them to the upcoming calendar year.

In addition to these design and branding changes, Apple is said to be developing a new standalone gaming app that will be introduced at WWDC. The app is intended to replace Game Center and will offer a unified platform for launching games, tracking achievements, social features, viewing leaderboards, and accessing editorial content. The app is purportedly designed to support both Apple Arcade titles and third-party games currently distributed through the App Store. On macOS, the app will also be able to detect and organize games installed outside the Mac App Store.

The gaming app represents Apple's most overt emphasis on gaming infrastructure since the launch of ‌Apple Arcade‌ in 2019. While Apple has historically treated Game Center as a background service rather than a user-facing platform, this new app appears to be aimed at making game discovery and engagement more prominent across devices.

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16: M2 MacBook Air First Impressions ft. iJustine

16: M2 MacBook Air First Impressions ft. iJustine

In this episode, we're joined by iJustine to talk through the ‌M2‌ ‌MacBook Air‌'s most important features and upgrades, including its design, display, color options, webcam, four-speaker setup, and more. We discuss how the new machine faces up to full-time use, compare it to the M1 MacBook Air‌, and consider who it is targeted toward. We also look at the SSD controversy associated with base model configurations of the ‌M2‌ ‌MacBook Air‌ and 13-inch MacBook Pro, and consider where the ‌MacBook Air‌ could be headed next, with rumors of a larger model with a 15.2-inch display, and M2 and M2 Pro chip options on the horizon for early 2023. See more of iJustine’s work on her YouTube channel or follow her on Twitter @iJustine. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton, and visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Juli 202257min

15: Major iPad and Mac Leaks for 2023 and Beyond ft. Ross Young

15: Major iPad and Mac Leaks for 2023 and Beyond ft. Ross Young

Display analyst Ross Young, one of the top sources of information about upcoming Apple devices, joins us this week to discuss some of his biggest leaks and rumors for the year ahead, including details about the company’s plans for larger Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook Air models. We delve into the rumored mini-LED external display, as well as long-term progress toward Apple under-display technology and foldables. Ross also gives us some insight into his work and background, and explains exactly how his company comes across so much accurate information about what Apple is planning to do. Follow Ross on Twitter @DSCCRoss. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton, and visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Juli 202258min

14: HomePod Coming Back & Unexpected Apple TV Rumors ft. Sam Kohl

14: HomePod Coming Back & Unexpected Apple TV Rumors ft. Sam Kohl

This week content creator Sam Kohl joins us to talk about all of the latest rumors about the return of the HomePod, the next-generation Apple TV, and the AirPods Pro 2, as well as the mixed first impressions of the M2 MacBook Pro. See Sam’s work on his YouTube channel iupdate and follow him on Twitter @iupdate. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton, and visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Juli 202258min

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