New Delhi, May 29 -- As anticipation builds for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from 9-13 June, fresh leaks and media reports suggest the tech giant is gearing up for one of the most significant updates to its software ecosystem in years, complete with a sweeping rebranding and bold design shift.

In a radical departure from tradition, Apple is expected to rename its operating systems based on the last two digits of the upcoming year. That means the next iPhone software, originally anticipated as iOS 19, will instead debut as iOS 26. This new naming convention will apply across the board, including iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 - all aligning with the year of release in 2025.

The change, ...