Apple is already developing iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, and more
A new report claims that Apple has officially started planning operating system updates for macOS, iOS, watchOS, and VisionOS by the end of 2025.
Apple's typical move is to finish the foundation of software releases expected in 2024 and focus on the year ahead. IOS and iPados 18, Watchos 11 and MacOS 15 beta are now in the hands of the developers.
These OS updates are laughing at the WWDC meeting and will be released in the fall of 2024. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple's engineers have begun to transfer the project's attention to the release version at the end of 2025, including iOS 19, Watchos 12, MacOS 16 and Visionos 3.
Each of these future versions has a code. The version of iOS 19 being tested is said to be called "Lucky" while MacOS 16 is called "Cheer". The traditional reason these operating system revisions are launched so early is so that companies can align the software with future hardware products that are already in development. And it's not an accelerated timeline - it's consistent with previous years. In addition to new iPhone, iPad and Mac models expected to launch later in 2024, other products are expected to be released in 2025. Apple Vision”.
Other rumors for 2025 include an updated Apple TV box, as well as long-awaited updates to the Mac Pro and Mac Studio. Professional-grade Macs will see updated specs with support for the expected M4 Pro, M4 Max and possible M4 Ultra variants.