According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple will introduce its most significant operating system redesign since iOS 7 at WWDC25 next Monday 1:00 PM ET. The event will also mark Apple’s largest-ever OS renaming initiative, alongside substantial features across its software ecosystem. While the anticipated visual overhaul and gaming advancements will dominate headlines, 9to5Mac reveals that Apple has developed new features for Messages, Music, Notes, and CarPlay and could debut as early as next week with iOS 26.
Key Under-the-Radar Features:
Messages
Real-Time Translation: AI-powered automatic translation for inbound and outbound messages, addressing global communication needs.
Native Polls: Integration of polling functionality, with Apple Intelligence potentially suggesting contextual question structures.
Music
Dynamic Lock Screen Artwork: Animated full-screen album covers on the Lock Screen, extending Apple Music’s immersive aesthetic.
Notes
Markdown Export: Long-requested support for exporting notes in Markdown format, enhancing cross-platform compatibility.
CarPlay
Unified UI Refresh: Design language synchronization with iOS 26, confirming standard CarPlay will receive updates alongside CarPlay Ultra.
The report notes that while OS renaming and visual changes represent Apple’s boldest branding shift in a decade, these application-level updates target practical user experience gaps. The CarPlay confirmation alleviates concerns about Apple’s focus shifting exclusively to CarPlay Ultra.
The WWDC25 Keynote will be livestreamed on Monday, June 9 at 12:00 CT, 1:00 ET, 10am PT and will be streamed on YouTube, Apple’s website, and the Apple TV App.
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