Apple’s iOS 19 is coming up pretty soon. It has to be one of the most important upgrades in years, with a brand-new design redo and polishing Apple Intelligence features currently available. While Apple is noted for its subtle updates, information indicates that iOS 19 will bring the biggest visual change since iOS 7 in 2013.
A VisionOS-Inspired Redesign
As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 19, as well as iPadOS and macOS updates, will center around bringing Apple’s software ecosystem into a more cohesive and streamlined experience. The revamp will reportedly borrow elements from visionOS, the operating system that underlies the Vision Pro headset, with a more three-dimensional UI than the conventional 2D layout.
Though Apple isn’t unifying its operating systems yet, this change will make for a more cohesive experience on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Expect updates to include fresh app icons, improved window styles, and an even more simplified interface that smoothly moves between devices.
New Camera App and Translucent UI Elements
A leak from Jon Prosser’s Front Page Tech indicates iOS 19 will also overhaul the Camera app with translucent menus and other visionOS-like aesthetics. These aesthetic improvements could apply to more than the Camera app, affecting the Home Screen and other system elements.
Apple Intelligence: No Grand AI Revelations
Even with the design updates, Apple’s AI improvements in iOS 19 will be more of a fine-tuning than a revolution. According to Gurman, Apple will concentrate on building on current Apple Intelligence features instead of launching revolutionary AI features. Although Siri updates are expected, the highly anticipated “LLM Siri” (Large Language Model Siri) update has been postponed, delaying some AI upgrades originally scheduled for iOS 18.4.
Apple’s new direction indicates that iOS 19 will be a catch-up effort in AI, with an emphasis on building existing features into more apps instead of bringing groundbreaking innovations.
Now, the Expected Launch Date for iOS 19
Apple may introduce iOS 19 during WWDC 2025 in June, and the update will ship alongside the iPhone 17 series towards the end of the year. The beta builds will, as per usual, be available for public testers and developers in the lead-up to the release.
Final Thoughts
iOS 19 promises a tremendous visual change in Apple’s world, bringing the visionOS aesthetic to a cohesion of iPhones, iPads, and Macs like never seen before. While AI progress is still incremental at this stage, the refresh will polish familiar features, streamlining usability and the overall integration of the system. Tune into WWDC 2025 for the official release of what’s on the horizon for Apple’s software offerings.