Apple WWDC 2025 live updates: New features in iOS 26 and watchOS 26

watchOS 26 now allows third-party developers to add their own widgets to the Control Centre
The image shows a screenshot of Apples annual developer conference taken on June 9, 2025. — YouTube/@Apple

The image shows a screenshot of Apple's annual developer conference taken on June 9, 2025. — YouTube/@Apple

WWDC 2025 happens to be in full swing where Apple has announced a plethora of all it has had in store for all those eagerly tuning in this year's developers conference to get a closer look at them.

Apple has announced iOS 26, which introduced notable enhancements, including support for dual video recording on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models. 

WWDC 2025 event: New features for iPhone 17  

This feature would allow iPhone users to capture video from both the front and rear cameras at the sametime. This would make compatible iPhone models more appealing options for vloggers and content creators.

iOS 26 was showcased with a new "Liquid Glass" interface, marking the biggest visual appeal improvement since 2013. This glossy design ditches the flat, minimalist design Apple brough up with iOS 7 in a bid to create a more immersive user experience.

WWDC 2025 keynote highlights: watchOS 26 updates  

Bear in mind that watchOS 26 now allows third-party developers to add their own widgets to the Control Centre, letting them create shortcuts for quick access to specific actions. 

This comes on the heels of similar functionality introduced in iOS 18, which allowed iPhone users to customise their Control Centre with third-party buttons and widgets.