iPhone users are about to experience the biggest change in more than a decade.
With iOS 19, Apple is set to introduce a comprehensive design overhaul, reportedly the most significant update since iOS 7 in 2013.
New Design
Apple plans to unify the design language across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, streamlining the user experience.
According to Bloomberg, iOS 19 will feature a redesigned icon set, updated menus, and simplified navigation.
This means Apple devices will feel more cohesive than ever before.
Several of the changes will be inspired by visionOS—the operating system used in the Apple Vision Pro—but Apple won’t simply copy the headset’s interface, writes Giga.
Bigger Changes Than Expected
The design update reportedly goes far beyond cosmetic adjustments.
Apple is planning to introduce new navigation methods, which could fundamentally change how we interact with our iPhones.
Many details are still under wraps, but Apple is expected to unveil the new design at its annual WWDC conference in June.
Apple Hopes to Shift Focus to iPhone 17
Apple hopes the major design changes will shift attention away from delays to its long-awaited AI features.
Siri isn’t expected to receive its major AI upgrade until 2026, so iOS 19 is crucial in ensuring users still feel like they’re getting a fresh, upgraded experience.
iOS 19 will be rolled out in September, alongside the launch of the iPhone 17 series.
Apple is betting that the new design will excite users and deliver a more modern, consistent experience across all devices.
It will be interesting to see how users respond to the sweeping changes when the software finally launches.
