The excitement remains high at Apple, with the 2025 horizon promising great potential. Yesterday, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman shared details about the company’s plans in his popular Power On newsletter. He revealed that Apple has already begun developing its flagship operating systems for next year.
- Apple is already working on iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3 for 2025.
- According to Gurman, future versions are codenamed “Luck,” “Cheer,” “Nepali,” and “Discovery,” respectively.
- visionOS 3, in particular, is highly anticipated for its advances in virtual and augmented reality, integrating Apple Intelligence.
Mysterious code names
According to Gurman’s revelations, each new software version carries an enigmatic code name. iOS 19 is nicknamed “Luck,” macOS 16 goes by “Cheer,” watchOS 12 is called “Nepali,” and visionOS 3 is named “Discovery.”
While Apple remains secretive about the specifics of these updates, its proven strategy involves testing new hardware creations with software in development. This ensures perfect harmony between hardware and software at launch. This early development approach is ingrained in Apple’s DNA, allowing the company to anticipate user needs and fine-tune each feature before market release.
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Evocative codenames are already in circulation for all the OSes in the Cupertino ecosystem. This strategic anticipation, even with iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia still in beta, showcases Apple’s commitment to ensuring the maturity of its future iterations within the given timelines.
visionOS 3: the future of VR/AR with an Apple twist
At the heart of future innovations, visionOS 3 is highly anticipated. The Apple Vision Pro, expected to integrate Apple Intelligence next year, could greatly benefit from these software advances, akin to a real sci-fi movie. According to Gurman, this system will become increasingly significant for Apple and will likely be a cornerstone of its future products and business.
Engineering teams, especially those handling the user interface, have a challenging task to seamlessly integrate Apple Intelligence into a mixed reality environment. However, with the performance expected from the Vision Pro, this integration should proceed smoothly. The combination of VR/AR and Apple’s artificial intelligence promises to be formidable.
While we await the immersive virtual worlds of Apple’s advanced headset, public betas of macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11 are expected next month. This should keep enthusiasts engaged until their full release, scheduled for the fall.
