iphone 17 air: Big changes coming in iOS 26: Top things Apple plans to reveal at WWDC 2025

Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9 to 13, 2025. The keynote event will begin on June 9 at 10:00 AM PT (10:30 PM IST). Apple will livestream the event on its official website and YouTube channel.

iOS 26

According to a Bloomberg report, iOS 26 will bring the biggest design change since iOS 7. The design is inspired by visionOS. The main user interface will focus on digital glass with more transparency. Toolbars, app icons and tab bars will look different. Pop-out menus will allow quicker access to options. Widgets on the iPhone and iPad will also match this new look.

Safari and Phone Apps

Safari will get a new design, including a transparent and glassy address bar. The Phone app will get a new scrollable layout that combines contacts, calls and voicemails. Users will still be able to keep the current version if they choose. Apple is also adding the macOS Preview app to iPhone and iPad for PDF editing and annotation.
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New iPhone 17 Air

Leaks suggest Apple may reveal the iPhone 17 Air at WWDC 2025. The device could be just 5.5mm thick and weigh 146 grams. It may not have a USB-C port and could be fully wireless. It might include a 48MP rear camera, a 24MP front camera, a 2,800mAh battery, and an aluminum frame. It may replace the current Plus model in the iPhone series.

iPhone 17 Series

Apple is expected to add 45W wireless charging in the iPhone 17 series, up from 25W in the iPhone 16. A Taiwan regulatory listing revealed two MagSafe chargers supporting Qi2.2. New braided cables of 1-metre and 2-metre lengths may also be launched. If this happens, Apple could surpass Samsung’s 15W limit.

watchOS 26

watchOS 26 will support third-party Control Centre widgets. Users will be able to manage layouts through their iPhones. Expanded options will include more features beyond just default actions like flashlight and airplane mode.Also Read: Karate Kid: Legends: When to watch on Netflix in US and other regions? Details here

AirPods

Apple is improving AirPods with better gesture controls. AirPods 4 and AirPods 2 may include more intuitive features to improve usability.

iOS 18

Although iOS 26 is in the spotlight, WWDC 2025 will highlight iOS 18. It will include new AI features, a smarter Siri and better cross-device functions. iOS 26 is expected next year.

FAQs

Will the iPhone 17 Air be wireless-only?
Yes, reports suggest the iPhone 17 Air might not have a USB-C port and may depend entirely on wireless charging and data transfer.

What changes are coming in iOS 26?
iOS 26 will feature a glass-like interface, redesigned icons, new widget styles, and updated Safari and Phone apps with pop-out menu functionality.