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 keeping with a report. The corporate is alleged to be engaged on making it simpler for customers to function these gadgets, by way of a revamped interface on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. Whereas Apple Intelligence options proceed to roll out in varied areas, the iPhone maker could possibly be trying on the revamped interface as one other option to immediate customers to improve from older gadgets.

iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16: What to Count on

In keeping with a Bloomberg report, Apple is engaged on a “dramatic software program overhaul” of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Citing individuals accustomed to the corporate’s plans, the report states that Apple’s iPhone and Mac working methods 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
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The corporate’s upcoming OS updates are anticipated to reach with redesigned icons, menus, and different system components. These may assist Apple ship a extra cohesive expertise throughout gadgets, as per the report. Apple’s redesigned variations for the iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 are mentioned to be impressed by visionOS, Apple’s working system for its wearable spatial pc.

It is price noting that this is not the primary time that Apple has been tipped to introduce a redesigned model of its working system. The corporate was beforehand anticipated to launch iOS 18 with vital modifications to the consumer interface, also inspired by visionOS. Nonetheless, the replace arrived final yr with no main modifications to the UI.

An artist’s impressions of a redesigned iOS digicam app have been previously leaked by FrontPageTech’s Jon Prosser. The UI components seen within the app seem to resemble those seen on visionOS, whereas the iOS residence 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 methods are anticipated to be unveiled at its annual Worldwide Builders Convention (WWDC 2025), which often takes place in June. If these claims are correct, Apple may introduce the largest redesign of its working methods in a number of years when iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 are launched later this yr.