Apple’s iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16 Updates to Arrive With ‘Dramatic’ Redesign: Report

Apple is engaged on a serious overhaul of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS and plans to introduce redesigned variations of its software program for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer systems, in accordance to a report. The firm is claimed to be engaged on making it simpler for customers to function these units, by way of a revamped interface on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. While Apple Intelligence options proceed to roll out in varied areas, the iPhone maker may very well be trying on the revamped interface as one other means to immediate customers to improve from older units.

iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16: What to Expect

(*19*) to a Bloomberg report, Apple is engaged on a “dramatic software overhaul” of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Citing individuals acquainted with the corporate’s plans, the report states that Apple’s iPhone and Mac working techniques are set to obtain their largest redesigns in 12 years (iOS 7) and 5 years (macOS 11), respectively.

An artist’s impression of the rumoured iOS 19 interface redesign
Photo Credit: YouTube/ FrontPageTech

The firm’s upcoming OS updates are anticipated to arrive with redesigned icons, menus, and different system components. These may assist Apple ship a extra cohesive expertise throughout units, as per the report. Apple’s redesigned variations for the iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 are stated to be impressed by visionOS, Apple’s working system for its wearable spatial laptop.

It’s value noting that this is not the primary time that Apple has been tipped to introduce a redesigned model of its working system. The firm was beforehand anticipated to launch iOS 18 with vital adjustments to the consumer interface, additionally impressed by visionOS. However, the replace arrived final yr with no main adjustments to the UI.

An artist’s impressions of a redesigned iOS digicam app had been beforehand leaked by FrontPageTech’s Jon Prosser. The UI components seen within the app seem to resemble those seen on visionOS, whereas the iOS dwelling display is seen with spherical icons, changing the rounded sq. design that iOS has used for years. visionOS makes use of spherical app icons, not like iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

The subsequent variations of its working techniques are anticipated to be unveiled at its annual Worldwide Developers (*16*) (WWDC 2025), which often takes place in June. If these claims are correct, Apple may introduce the largest redesign of its working techniques in a number of years when iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 are launched later this yr.