Apple's New user interface (UI) overhaul, codenamed "Solarium," is poised to be its most significant design transformation since the introduction of iOS 7 in 2013. Scheduled for unveiling at the Worldwide Developers Conference , Solarium aims to deliver a cohesive aesthetic across all Apple devices, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS . This comprehensive update will refresh icons, menus, windows, and system buttons with a focus on translucency and modernity.
Apple is updateing n its biggest visual overhaul to its mobile operating system since iOS 7 -- which famously ditched skeuomorphic features in favor of flat design. It reportedly plans to update the look of icons, menus and windows, system buttons, and even apps. But that's not all: The company wants to extend this overhaul to all its devices. 
Apple aims to rollout a consistent appearance across its operating systems  -- from the iPhone to Vision Pro -- and will use WWDC 2025 to reveal this big update that's currently called Solarium. 
The company is reportedly set to overhaul the design of its operating systems with the aim to make the design cohesive across surfaces and devices. We might also see a change in the naming scheme for operating systems, among other rumors.
For developers, the company is reportedly planning an AI-powered vibe coding tool in partnership with Anthropic for a new version of its programming tool suite Xcode.
WWDC25’s headline features have been teased, leaked, or outright confirmed: a sweeping UI refresh, yet another push into gaming, and renamed operating systems across the board.
But behind the scenes, Apple has also been prepping a set of lower-profile enhancements that are bound to also make waves.
Based on information shared by previously-accurate sources, here are five features that have flown under the radar that could be announced as soon as iOS 26 next week.
The design inspiration for Solarium draws heavily from Apple's Vision Pro technology. It is expected to incorporate bright backgrounds with glass-like effects and potentially circular app icons . The initiative reflects Apple's commitment to refining its traditional operating systems while ensuring that users experience a unified visual language across all platforms. While early leaks have surfaced regarding potential UI elements, they may not accurately represent the final iteration of Solarium.
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