WWDC25 Day 1: Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass & What It Means for Your Business

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicked off yesterday with a flurry of announcements set to reshape the experience for iPhone, iPad, Mac and beyond. While the keynote buzzed with excitement over AI and fresh design language, the real impact for businesses lies in how these updates will affect workflows, app performance and device lifecycle management.

Here’s a practical summary of what matters most for UK firms using Apple devices – and how Dr Logic can help you stay ahead.

A New Look: Meet The “Liquid Glass” UI

Apple unveiled its most significant design overhaul in years with the introduction of Liquid Glass – translucent, context-aware elements that give iOS, macOS, and iPadOS a refreshed, modern aesthetic.

Expect:

• Translucent, layered visuals that improve focus
• Smoother transitions across devices
• A more unified feel across the Apple ecosystem

For IT teams, this consistency reduces the learning curve across hardware – making onboarding, training and support much easier to manage.

AI Comes to the Fore: Introducing “Apple Intelligence”

Apple is finally going big on AI – on its own terms.

Apple Intelligence is a suite of new on-device features that boost productivity without compromising privacy.

Key features for business use:

• Live Translate: Supports real-time multilingual communication – a potential win for customer service or international teams.
• Visual Intelligence: Offers smart context recognition – like extracting event info from messages and adding it to calendars.
• On-device AI SDK: Developers can now build apps with intelligent features that don’t rely on cloud-based data – great for privacy and performance.

Because everything runs locally, businesses get the power of AI with greater control over where their data goes. That’s especially important for compliance-conscious teams in legal, finance or healthcare.

Need help rolling out these new features or exploring AI use cases for internal tools? Dr Logic can guide the way.

iPad Gets Serious, macOS Evolves

iPadOS 26 makes Apple’s tablet more business-ready than ever. With a proper menu bar, smarter file navigation and windowed multitasking, the iPad is becoming a true workhorse for hybrid teams.

Meanwhile, macOS Tahoe brings the same Liquid Glass design to Mac – along with performance and usability improvements that make device switching seamless.

For teams working across devices, it’s a solid push toward unified experiences.

Takeaway:
This positions iPads as more viable business machines. Dr Logic can advise on device strategy – ensuring companies are making the most of Apple’s evolving hardware-software integration.

OS Naming Gets a Refresh: iOS, macOS Tahoe 26 and Beyond

Apple is aligning its operating systems to the calendar year – so you’ll now see iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and so on.

This might sound minor, but it’s a big win for IT and procurement teams:

• Easier to track and document versions
• Cleaner update planning and rollout cycles
• Simpler device compliance checks across your fleet

We recommend businesses review their update strategy now to get ahead of the curve.

Older Intel Macs May Be Left Behind

One quiet but important takeaway: Apple is nudging older Intel-based Macs closer to the edge of support. If your business still uses these machines, they may soon stop receiving updates and security patches.

Time for a device audit?
Dr Logic can help you identify ageing Macs, recommend secure upgrade paths, and future-proof your setup.

Quick Wins for Your Business

• Audit older Intel Macs for upgrade needs
• Pilot iOS 26 on a test group to prep for rollout
• Explore AI integrations using the new on-device SDK
• Review device usage policies for AI-related updates
• Speak to your IT partner (hi 👋) about update planning and training

Let’s Make Apple Work Even Smarter for You

WWDC25 isn’t just a showcase of what’s new – it’s a signpost for where modern workplace tech is heading: more intelligent, more secure, and more interconnected.

If you want support adopting iOS 26, upgrading your Macs, or making the most of Apple Intelligence, we’re here to help.

Let’s talk about what’s next for your Apple estate. Get in touch.