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watchOS 27 reportedly removes the Walkie-Talkie app from Apple Watch, a feature introduced with the Series 4 in 2018; in the beta the app is absent from the app list and Control Center, and Apple has not officially announced its removal, suggesting it will likely disappear in the fall with iOS 27. Fans note it was quirky but underused, with voice-note alternatives like iMessage or calls.
macOS Tahoe introduces a new 'Applications' interface replacing Launchpad, organizing apps by categories similar to iPhone's App Library, and integrates with a revamped Spotlight featuring quick access to Actions, Files, and Clipboard, available to developers with a public beta expected in July and a full release in September.
Apple is set to announce major software updates at WWDC 2025, including new versions of iOS, macOS, and other platforms, with a focus on unified, glassy UI inspired by Vision Pro, a new naming convention, and potential AI enhancements, though the AI updates may be less prominent than in previous years.
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.