Apple is set to overhaul its software lineup with a new naming approach, transitioning from an order-based to a year-based scheme. This change aims to clear up confusion for both customers and developers. Additionally, the next version of macOS is rumored to be named after Lake Tahoe in California, signifying a major user interface redesign. However, this update may not bring significant advancements in Apple Intelligence, as reported by Mark Gurman.
Gurman, in his Power On newsletter, suggests that Apple’s upcoming WWDC 2025 on June 9 will primarily focus on design rather than AI enhancements. Although Apple is falling behind in the AI race against competitors like Google and OpenAI, the company seems to be prioritizing a visual design overhaul featuring more sophisticated glass-like effects, especially in visionOS.
While AI won’t take center stage this year, Apple does plan to offer something for developers by opening its on-device foundation models. These models, consisting of about three billion parameters, are currently used for tasks like summarization and autocorrect. By allowing third-party developers to integrate this technology, Apple could potentially boost app functionality, although it still lags behind the AI capabilities of offerings like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
There’s growing interest around Apple Intelligence, as the anticipated Personalized Siri feature has been postponed until next year. Apple seems to be compensating for this by focusing on visual changes, despite the limitations of its on-device models compared to the more powerful cloud-based systems used by competitors.
To truly compete in the AI arena, Apple may need to enhance its development efforts, potentially through cross-collaboration within teams to establish a more robust Apple Intelligence platform. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available. Can Apple surprise us with significant AI upgrades at WWDC 2025? Only time will tell.
