Apple's Operating System Renaming and Version Jump: What to Expect
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Apple is shifting its software versioning to a year-based scheme starting with iOS 26 in 2025, which may lead to a similar renumbering for iPhones, potentially adopting a year-based naming system to clarify release timelines and simplify branding, especially as Apple plans significant hardware redesigns and software updates across its product lines.
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- With iOS 18 Jumping to iOS 26, Will Apple Renumber iPhones Too? MacRumors
- Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems The Verge
- Apple Reportedly Says ‘Screw It’ and Jumps From iOS 19 to iOS 26 Gizmodo
- macOS 26 may not support 2018 MacBook Pros, 2019 iMacs, or the iMac Pro AppleInsider
- Apple is rumored to release iOS 26, not iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 Engadget
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