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Apple is about to launch the AirTag 2 tracker, according to a new report It probably won’t appear at today’s WWDC 2025 show, thoughWe can expect a few new features, but not a design updateApple’s big WWDC event is set to kick off later today (check out our WWDC 2025 live blog for all the latest rumors), which means you might be wondering if Apple is likely to launch any new hardware. Well, one reputable source has shut down that idea, but that doesn’t mean we won’t get new Apple devices any time soon – in fact, the new AirTag 2 update could be just around the corner.That idea comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who has a strong track record for Apple leaks and rumors. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that the AirTag 2 is “nearly ready, having been prepared for launch over the past several months,” suggesting we won’t have long to wait until we see it.Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to include the possibility of the AirTag 2 launching at WWDC. In the newsletter’s Q&A section, Gurman posted the question “Will Apple announce any new hardware at WWDC?” His answer is that “Apple has no hardware that’s ready to be released,” adding that “it doesn’t make much sense” to release a new AirTag at WWDC.That’s because Apple’s event is usually reserved for software updates (like iOS 26 and macOS 26) and new hardware categories, such as the Vision Pro. Given that the AirTag fits neither of those descriptions, it seems like an unlikely inclusion at WWDC. Still, with Gurman confident that it is nearing completion, we hopefully won’t have too long to wait until it’s out of the gate.AirTag 2 features(Image credit: Daniel Romero / Unsplash)With Apple’s AirTag 2 seemingly almost here, it’s worth recapping its rumored features. Right now, the AirTag can be used to keep track of your important devices, with Apple’s Find My app used to track each AirTag from your iPhone.According to the rumor mill, there are three main changes coming to AirTag 2. The first is the inclusion of Apple’s Ultra Wideband chip, which allows for three times the tracking range compared to the existing AirTag.As well as that, we could see integration with the Vision Pro, plus a more tamper-proof speaker. This last feature could help prevent AirTags being used for stalking – if its speaker can be tampered with and disabled, it’s easier for stalkers to hide an AirTag and use it to follow someone. With a tamper-proof design, that’s made much more difficult.The one thing we don’t expect for the AirTag 2 is a new look and feel, as Apple is expected to stick with the small circular design that it’s used ever since the first AirTag arrived. Still, with a few new features and an upcoming release date, this could still be a worthwhile upgrade if you’ve been thinking of investing in an AirTag or two.You might also likeApple WWDC 2025: dates, timings, and everything we're expecting from the big software showNew leak hints at Apple AirTag 2 release window – here’s what to expectAirTag 2 upgrade could bring significant improvements to Apple’s trackers

Sophos says it was tipped off to the existence of Sakura RATAn in-depth investigation uncovered more than a hundred backdoored GitHub projectsThey are all targeting wannabe hackers and game cheatersIt’s a ‘dog eat dog’ world out there, as Sophos’ security researchers uncovered a major hacking operation targeting - other hackers, with people cheating in computer games also targeted.In an in-depth analysis posted recently, Sophos said a customer asked if its platform protected against a piece of malware found on GitHub, called Sakura RAT. They were apparently interested in the open source project after media claims of “sophisticated anti-detection capabilities.”Sophos quickly realized that not only is Sakura RAT harmless to other people - it is only a risk to those compiling it and looking to distribute it to other people.Down the rabbit hole“In other words, Sakura RAT was backdoored,” Sophos explained.The RAT itself wasn’t that peculiar, either. Most of the code was copied from the popular AsyncRAT, and many of the forms inside were left empty, which means it wouldn’t even operate properly on the target device.But the RAT led the team “down a rabbit hole of obfuscation, convoluted infection chains, identifiers, and multiple backdoor variants.”Apparently, the person(s) behind the RAT - alias ischhfd83 - actually created more than a hundred backdoored malware variants, all designed to target newbie threat actors and people looking for game cheats.In total, Sophos found 141 repositories from the same threat actors, 133 being malwared in different ways. 111 contained Sakura.The majority (58%) were advertised as game cheats, 24% as malware projects, 7% as bots, 5% as crypto tools, and 6% as other miscellaneous tools.The campaign started in 2024, the researchers added, suggesting that it was targeting newbies because advanced threat actors would run such projects in a sandbox environment. Furthermore, they would analyze the project’s owner and the comments, and quickly realize most of the interaction is done by bots with almost identical names.The campaign wasn’t attributed to any particular threat actor, but it was stated that it was rather successful.You might also likeThis new phishing strategy utilizes GitHub comments to distribute malwareTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

A new leak suggests Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature hundreds of malls and over 700 functional and enterable stores It also indicates an upgrade from GTA 5's character switching systemThis could reshape the open-world genre in gaming, with new levels of immersion never seen beforeRockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is now a year away from launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it's expected to reinvent the wheel within the franchise and the open-world genre. Fortunately, a new leak has backed up the theory that it will do just that.According to GameRoll (via Discord message screenshots), who is a content creator and credible 'leaker', GTA 6 will feature hundreds of malls and over 700 enterable stores, which are all fully functional. This further suggests that the long-awaited entry will be the biggest in scale in the franchise's history, expanding the number of accessible interiors and taking realism to a new level.It's also worth noting that the classic character switch from GTA 5 will reportedly make a return, but with a slight twist; GameRoll hints at an additional character switching mode, with Jason and Lucia together.Essentially, this means players should be able to switch between the two characters even while they're with each other – supposedly during free roam and store robberies. This potentially opens the gateway for immersive and extensive interactions with other characters and NPCs, building upon Rockstar's most recent title, Red Dead Redemption 2.(Image credit: Rockstar Games)GameRoll also mentioned that the source suggested that elevators will be present in certain skyscrapers, which implies interiors may have more depth and interactability than ever before.Other elements that were previously spotted in Rockstar's massive data breach, like the ability to go prone and a dynamic cover system that was akin to The Last of Us Part 2's system, have reportedly been cut entirely.It's best to take this supposed leak with a grain of salt, as there is no hard evidence on this occasion – at least not at the same level as the famous Slack leak, showcasing gameplay in a dev build.However, there's a very good chance that this leak is accurate, since GameRoll (in what was labelled a "prediction") previously leaked info from an insider, which revealed both Lucia and Jason's full character names, long before the recent second trailer and website info dump.The rumored new character switching mode is another point of credibility; the gameplay leak revealed Lucia and Jason during a restaurant robbery, with options to check in with the other. It's not clear whether this was a scripted sequence in a mission or free roam (and we don't know if it'll make it into the full game), but it's made these claims much more believable.Analysis: GTA 6 is shaping up to be a trendsetter(Image credit: Rockstar Games)The terms trendsetter and GTA 6 may not come as a surprise, as it will have been almost exactly a 13-year wait by the time it launches on May 26, 2026. If this leak is legitimate, which I honestly think it is, GTA 6 will have set an incredibly high standard for other open-world games.Rockstar Games is known for its attention to detail in every facet and aspect of open-world games, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prime example of that – so much so, that gamers are still finding secrets in the game today after its 2018 release.If we now carry that over into a modern-day setting based on Miami, in a Grand Theft Auto title, then I can only imagine just how much content and surprises we have in store. Developers have already made it clear that the second trailer's reveals were only just the tip of the iceberg, and I think the leak of over 700 stores is an example of that.I'm still upset about a potential 2027 or even 2028 PC launch, but if Rockstar can deliver what these leaks suggest and more, my frustrations may be quickly forgotten...You may also like...Grand Theft Auto 6 looks mind-blowingly beautiful in latest screenshotsGrand Theft Auto 6 is the first truly ‘next-gen’ console game I’ve seen and the only one that’ll make me ditch my gaming PC for monthsGrand Theft Auto 6 trailer 2 live: all the latest details on the new GTA 6 trailer

tvOS 26 said to come to the 2015 Apple TV HD and later models"Dramatic" visual changes may not be so dramatic on Apple TVMore gaming features are coming, and most likely AI tooApple's WWDC 2025 event begins today, and that means Apple execs will speak using so many superlatives that you'll develop a twitch whenever you hear the word "incredible". But it's going to be an interesting event because Apple is expected to show off significant upgrades to all of its operating systems.iOS 26 is going to be the star, because of course the iPhone is Apple's most important product. But we'll also be getting upgrades to the other OSes, including tvOS, and there's good news on that front: a new report says Apple expects to bring tvOS 26 to Apple TV models going back a decade.What Apple TV models will get tvOS 26?The news of supported devices comes via MacRumors and a super-secret X account with "a proven track record for upcoming software updates". MacRumors says it has "high confidence" that the source is correct, and if that's the case, then tvOS is coming to all of these Apple TV models:Apple TV HD (2015)Apple TV 4K (1st generation, 2017)Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)If you're wondering where tvOS 20 to 25 went, they don't and won't exist: Apple is changing its numbering system so all of its operating system versions are in sync, so that means iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26 and tvOS 26 are all coming this year (and no, you haven't missed a year, it's still 2025).We're expecting to see a visual refresh across all of those systems, with what's been described as a "liquid glass" interface; the difference may be less dramatic on tvOS than on iPhone, as Apple has been quietly tweaking the tvOS interface in recent months.We don't yet know what else could be coming to tvOS 26, but more AI-powered features are likely, and Apple has already announced a new cross-platform Games app. We'll hopefully find out more later today, June 9.You might also likeOur Apple TV 4K (2022) review: it's going to be good for years to comeApple's rumored iOS 19 gaming app is exciting for Apple fansApple might be close to launching a dedicated hub for gaming on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad - and Apple TV too

There’s a new rumor about which Macs are compatible with macOS 26In theory, the lower-end models of the MacBook Pro 13-inch from 2020 are ruled outLogically, this also means that MacBook Pro models from 2019 won’t be compatible, either – though there could be an exception in that regardThe latest from the rumor mill on compatibility with the next version of macOS is tentatively ruling out a surprisingly new Mac with an Intel chip, a MacBook Pro from 2020 to be precise.A fresh list of compatible Macs for what’s supposedly macOS Tahoe (or macOS 26) comes from a private source on X that 9to5Mac flagged up. The tech site notes that it’s keeping the account anonymous, which is fair enough, but that it’s a trustworthy source that “regularly shares accurate information” on Apple’s software plans.The list of Macs that are 'good to go' with macOS Tahoe echoes the previously leaked one, lending more weight to that, but it adds another laptop: Apple’s MacBook Pro 13-inch from 2020, the entry-level model with just two Thunderbolt ports rather than four. (And there are potentially more MacBook Pro models left out in the cold here, by logical extension, and I’ll come back to that point shortly).However, the source doesn’t sound fully convinced about what they’ve heard, adding that they “don’t quite believe it” as 9 to 5 Mac notes.So, assuming this is true, we have a slightly revised list of Macs that are going to be compatible with macOS 26 (apply some seasoning now):MacBook Air M1 or laterMacBook Pro (2020, 4 port model) or lateriMac 2020 or laterMac mini M1 or laterMac Pro 2019 or laterMac Studio all modelsIf this pans out, it isn’t difficult to imagine that the following incarnation of macOS that lands in 2026 might only support Apple silicon.Analysis: Some tricky compatibility wrinkles?(Image credit: Future)Previously the thinking was that only those with a MacBook Pro 2018 wouldn’t be dealt into the hand for macOS Tahoe, but it seems much newer models could be out of luck for support here.Okay, so that does feel rather unlikely, which is why the source indicates their own skepticism about what they’ve been told. But still, there is some sound logic at play here, as 9 to 5 Mac points out. This lower-end two-port model of the MacBook Pro 2020 was equipped with an older CPU than the four-port version, an Intel 8th-gen (Coffee Lake) chip, compared to a 10th-gen (Ice Lake) processor.So, that might potentially be a key difference in the compatibility stakes. With the MacBook Pro 2019 using 8th-gen CPUs, too, that’ll theoretically be ruled out too, although there’s an exception in the 16-inch spin of the 2019 laptop crop which packed a 9th-gen chip.However, if Apple is going to cut off access to a MacBook Pro 2020 model (with 8th-gen CPU), then it’d maybe seem a little odd to cater to one of the 2019 flavors before it. Granted, we could end up in a situation where Apple caveats that the MacBook Pro 2019 16-inch model is okay. However, it just seems cleaner in the scenario where Apple rules out the potentially problematic MacBook Pro 2020 model, that it’d also simply cut out everything before it.This rumor might be barking up the wrong compatibility tree completely, mind you, and the previous speculation could be correct. We’ll find out soon enough, later today in fact, when Apple will take the wraps off what should be macOS Tahoe at WWDC 25.You might also like...What to expect from Apple Macs in 2025Microsoft accused of ‘tech extortion’ over Windows 10 support ending, by campaign urging people to upgrade to LinuxBest MacBooks and Macs 2025: we've tested the top Apple desktops and laptops

Dropbox CEO says RTO mandates are outdated in today's modern worldDrew Houston compares the rules to shopping malls and cinemasDropbox has promoted hybrid working for some timeDropbox CEO Drew Houston has hit out at companies forcing their employees to return to the office (RTO) instead of continuing to embrace hybrid working.Speaking on an episode of Fortune's "Leadership Next" podcast, Houston compared RTO orders to the likes of shopping malls and cinemas, where similar bids to force people back have proved less than successful."We can be a lot less dumb than forcing people back into a car three days a week or whatever, to literally be back on the same Zoom meeting they would have been at home," Houston said. "There's a better way to do this.""Trust over surveillance"Dropbox has long been at the forefront of encouraging hybrid working, as back in 2021 it introduced a "90/10" rule where employees were permitted to work remotely for most of the year, and asked to attend some off-site events to make up the remaining 10%."Forcing people back to the office is probably gonna be like trying to force people back into malls and movie theaters," Houston said. "Nothing wrong with the movie theater, but it's just a different world now."This is not the first time Houston has promoted the virtues of remote working - back in 2023, he noted remote work has given companies "the keys that unlock this whole future of work.""You need a different social contract and to let go of control," he added, "But if you trust people and treat them like adults, they'll behave like adults. Trust over surveillance."Houston's words come after several major technology firms revealed RTO mandates.This includes Google, which is reportedly enforcing a new hybrid work model whereby employees are being asked to come to the office at least three days per week, and those who fail to comply could face consequences.Dell also recently announced it would be ending its hybrid work policy, with any employees living within an hour's commute from an office now told to go in five days a week.Via Business InsiderYou might also likeHow Dropbox teamed up with the world’s fastest Formula 1 team to perfect its AI Dash toolGood news - AI might be changing how you feel about your jobFancy a change? These are the best job sites and best recruitment platforms around

JBL is reintroducing its immersive soundbar lineup with even more power, but thankfully, the convenient detachable side speakers aren't going anywhere. JBL refreshed the entire Bar lineup, with the Bar 1000 MK2 leading the charge. The soundbar still features a 10-inch wireless subwoofer along with removable speakers on each end that let you continue playing your music or movies even if you wander away from the TV.

For the 2025 refresh, JBL kept the Bar 1000 MK2 on a 7.1.4 channel setup, but pumped up the max power output to 960W for an even louder and more immersive listening experience. The detachable speakers still have a max battery life of up to 10 hours, where you can reattach them to the soundbar to recharge. Like its predecessor, the Bar 1000 MK2 features true Dolby Atmos, thanks to four upfiring drivers, along with DTS:X 3D surround sound and MultiBeam 3.0. You won't have to constantly adjust the volume when bouncing between dialogue scenes and loud action since the updated soundbar has PureVoice 2.0 that automatically optimizes the dialogue volume based on the scene's ambient sound.

The Bar 1000 MK2 can still use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect to a device, but is also compatible with AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Besides the Bar 1000 MK2, JBL will debut the refreshed Bar 700 MK2 that comes with detachable speakers too, but can only virtualize Dolby Atmos. The updated Bar 500 MK2 and Bar 300 MK2 also don't offer true Dolby Atmos, nor JBL's Night Listening mode that automatically reduces loud noises. If you're in need of a soundbar with a subwoofer, it's worth noting that the new Bar 300 MK2 still doesn't have one.

The Bar 1000 MK2 is due to hit the shelves first at $1,199 later this month. The release of the $899 Bar 700 MK2, the $649 Bar 500 MK2 and the $449 Bar 300 MK2 will follow shortly after. The most expensive of JBL's Bar lineup, an 11.1.4-channel follow-up to the Bar 1300X, will release in the fall and start at $1,699. While it's much more expensive, it will come with detachable speakers that have standalone Bluetooth capabilities.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/jbl-refreshes-its-2025-soundbars-with-a-serious-power-up-120014177.html?src=rss

WWDC 2025 is almost here, and you can follow all of the last-minute rumors on our WWDC liveblog. But I’ve also got a last-minute prediction to slide under the wire – or, more accurately, an anti-prediction, because there’s one thing I’m practically convinced we’re not getting at Apple’s big event.Where’s the gaming content, Apple? It feels like every few years, you take a big swing at the gaming arena – with stuff like Apple Arcade, the new Metal 3 developer kit, or, uh… Death Stranding coming to macOS four years late? – but frankly, it’s starting to feel like an afterthought.Let me be clear about this: the games industry is worth more than the music and film industries combined. You like money, right, Apple? There’s a deep well of untapped potential here, but I’m afraid it’s going to take more than simply bringing a handful of triple-A titles to Mac. Oh, and you probably shouldn’t have tried to stop one of the world’s most popular games from being played on your hardware.Apple and gaming: oil and water?It’s a strange thing; Apple products are everywhere, from the seemingly omnipresent iPhone to the best MacBooks and Macs. Hell, Apple makes a pretty big deal about the MacBook Air being the ‘world’s best-selling laptop’ (this claim requires a little fudging of the data to ring true, but I’ll give it to Apple just this once).But despite the no-doubt massive Venn diagram overlap between Apple users and gamers, the company seems largely disinterested in pushing gaming as a major feature of its products.And those products are perfectly capable of gaming. The new M4 chips – which can be found in the latest 2025 MacBook Air, amongst other products – are actually pretty beastly. Even the older M2 chip offered some admirable performance in our own Roland Moore-Colyer’s recent gaming tests. The hardware is not the problem here.At WWDC 2022, Apple made a pretty big deal about gaming on Mac. But has it gone anywhere? Nope. (Image credit: Apple)So, perhaps the software is the issue? It’s a fair claim: macOS is not the operating system of choice for most non-console gamers, with Windows holding a mammoth 95.45% of the user share in the most recent Steam Hardware Survey, split mostly between Windows 10 and 11. For comparison, all the combined macOS versions totaled up to a measly 1.85%.It’s hard to deny that gamers simply don’t see macOS as a viable platform for gaming, and by extension, developers don’t see macOS as a viable platform for developing games. But here’s the thing: that’s Apple’s fault.Making a commitmentSee, for all its faults, Microsoft has never shied away from the gaming space. The Xbox 360 was arguably one of the most iconic consoles of recent decades, the increasingly popular Game Pass is now available across console and PC, and Microsoft has long included gaming-related features in Windows. Hell, the company even has its fingers in the game development pie, with Xbox Game Studios hoovering up multiple smaller dev teams over the years.This is what Apple needs to do, if it has any designs whatsoever on making itself relevant within the gaming market. My lovely colleague Isaiah Williams posited that Apple should make a gaming handheld earlier this year – and while I agree, I don’t think that’ll solve the problem here. No amount of new hardware will make people want to game on Apple products; the excellent gaming performance of the M4 chip proves that, frankly.Yes, Cyberpunk is going to be on Mac. At some point. Don't ask when. (Image credit: CD PROJEKT RED / Apple)I've said it before, and I'll say it again: what Apple needs to do is actually make games. You’re running one of the world’s richest companies here, Tim Cook; time to put some of those iPhone billions behind an established dev studio, create a macOS game publishing division, and deliver the killer app that makes gamers want to buy a Mac. If Apple wants people to believe that it’s serious about gaming, we need to see big titles coming to Mac on day one – or better yet, completely exclusive.We’re not going to get this commitment at WWDC 2025, of that I have zero doubt. Perhaps Cyberpunk 2077 will finally get its long-awaited Mac release (after it came to the Nintendo Switch 2), but that’s just about all I’m expecting here. I’m not losing hope, though. It’s never too late to put your money where your mouth is, Tim. I’m sure we can afford to lose a few Apple TV originals.You might also like...The 7 biggest things to expect at WWDC 2025 – according to Apple expertsI hope Apple does more than just redesign iOS 18 at WWDC 2025 – here's whyGood news, Apple TV fans: the big tvOS free upgrade at WWDC today is claimed to work on all models going back 10 years

Great news if you're looking for a pair of AirPods! The AirPods Pro 2 are currently just $169 at Amazon, a saving of $80. If that's too much, the AirPods 4 are down from $129 to just $99, saving you $30. Or in the middle, the AirPods 4 with ANC are down from $179 to $148.99, also a saving of $30.One of the side benefits of today's Apple WWDC 2025 event is that we know that buying AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro 2 is a smart and safe thing to do: Apple is expected to announce new features coming to both models in iOS 26 later this year.The AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 are both excellent audio options for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV owners, and right now they're also excellent buys thanks to some decent discounts.Today's best AirPods dealsApple's best earbuds are superb, and this deal cuts the price considerably. It's not a record-low price – they've fallen to $154 briefly in the past – but this price is still excellent value. You're getting all of Apple's best audio features including active noise cancellation, transparency mode, personalized spatial audio, hearing health features, and really great sound. There's also a Find My Case feature that literally points you towards your lost earbuds.View DealBoth versions of the AirPods 4 are discounted by $30, and that means the biggest saving is on the non-ANC model: that's down from $129 to just $99. They're sweat and water resistant, deliver Apple's excellent personalized spatial audio, offer good battery life, automatic switching between your Apple devices, and have Find My support so they're hard to lose.View DealWhy these buds are wise buysThese are very, very good earbuds that work brilliantly across all of Apple's devices – not just iPhone and iPad but Mac, Watch and Apple TV too.The AirPods 4 are ideal if you don't like in-ear tips, and the spatial audio in movies is particularly great. Just remember that there are two versions, one with ANC and one without. If you're going to be listening to music or podcasts on a commute or in busy places you might want to get the AirPods 4 with ANC, so you can hear what's going on a little better here.As for the AirPods Pro 2, here's the ultimate recommendation: while I get sent lots of headphones and earbuds to review, these are the buds I bought with my own money. They sound spectacular, which is important, and their noise cancellation is really effective.Apple has kept updating them since their 2022 arrival, adding new features, so they're even better value now than when they launched – and for $169, they're a ridiculous bargain, matching or beating earbuds that cost more.

The wait is nearly over for Apple's WWDC keynote. The livestream, which starts today at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, kicks off Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company's annual showcase for the new features coming to all of its hardware devices over the next year. This year, the company has a lot to answer for, after falling short of the original goals of its debut Apple Intelligence initiatives that dominated last year's show — including recently announced delays to some of its key features. You can tune in right here once the livestream kicks off to see that and lots of announcements tied to macOS, iOS, iPadOS and all the company's other platforms.

To find out what Apple has planned for yourself, you can watch the WWDC 2025 keynote on its website, its YouTube channel and right here (embedded above) once the livestream is up. Apple will also host developer sessions online for more in-depth, technical overviews of the new software features it announces.

And for even deeper analysis of everything that gets announced at WWDC 2025, Engadget will be on-the-ground liveblogging Apple's keynote and learning more about its operating systems updates before they roll out later this year.

WWDC 2025: What to expect (and final rumors)

One way Apple could reportedly smooth over any ill feelings about AI is by completely redesigning its operating systems to make them more cohesive, easier to use and reminiscent of visionOS. The company is said to be planning the debut of its "Liquid Glass" interface redesign, which will come with "see-through visuals," for WWDC. The iPad could also receive some attention, with reports suggesting Apple will introduce yet another approach to multitasking and window management in an effort to make the tablet Mac-like. Add in new battery management feature and a "virtual health coach," and the company may have a raft of updates not immediately Apple Intelligence-related to get excited about.

In a recently released poster for WWDC, Apple included a tagline with the two words "Sleek peek." While previous versions of these have been endlessly speculated over to see if any clues could be found, the ones for the last few years have proven to be vaguely related. The invitation for the iPhone event last year said "It's Glowtime," which on hindsight could be in reference to the glowing edges of the new Siri interface, but that was first unveiled at WWDC 2024. Ultimately, "It's Glowtime" had little to do with the iPhone 16 series, which were most notable for their new Camera Control buttons.

In perhaps less significant news, Apple might also be renaming its operating systems, unifying them under a number designating the upcoming year — so we could see iOS 26, not iOS 19. It'll be a nice bit of unity given that we currently have everything from visionOS 2 to iPadOS 18 and everything in between.

Update, June 3 2025, 11:30AM ET: This story has been updated to include details on the event's tagline, which was revealed yesterday by Apple.

Update, June 8 2025, 8PM ET: This story has been updated to include rumored details on the software redesign Apple is expected to debut at WWDC.

Update, June 9 2025, 8:05AM ET: This story has been updated to reflect that the WWDC keynote is imminent (today).This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/how-to-watch-todays-apple-wwdc-2025-keynote-184227551.html?src=rss