Apple's OS numbering overhaul

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Apple may switch its OS numbering system to match the release year, turning iOS 19 into iOS 26

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iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 , watchOS 26 and visionOS 26 could be released in September or October .

The numbers would align with the year after each major OS release.

It's widely expected that Apple will be giving its operating systems a major user interface overhaul to deliver a more unified experience across various devices.

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