Apple is gearing up for a big change in how it names its operating systems. A new report hints that the tech giant is moving away from its traditional numbering scheme for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more,

Apple will reportedly change the way it names its operating systems, per a Bloomberg report.

From iOS 18 to iOS 26? Apple May Redo Software Naming System, But What About the iPhone? The company reportedly hopes to bring consistency and clarity to a confusing naming system. Apple may be on the verge of a big change in the way the company names its software updates -- and it's an approach that may seem familiar to anyone who's familiar with Windows 95 or a '57 Chevy.