iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system | TechCrunch
Jun 06, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Apple is set to unveil iOS 19, rumored to be renamed iOS 26, at WWDC 2025. This change reflects a new naming convention based on release years, which will also apply to other Apple operating systems. The update is expected to feature a major design overhaul inspired by the Vision Pro headset, with translucent panels and circular app icons, aiming for a cohesive experience across Apple’s ecosystem. Significant changes are anticipated for the Phone, Camera, and Safari apps. Additionally, Apple may introduce a dedicated gaming app integrating Apple Arcade and App Store games, a virtual health coach AI, smarter battery management, and AI translation for Messages.
Other potential updates include the Preview app for annotating PDFs on iPad and iPhone, a new Genmoji feature for combining emojis, and improvements to Apple Intelligence features. However, notable Siri enhancements previously highlighted by Apple are reportedly delayed. The primary focus of the update is expected to be on design changes, with some AI-related announcements likely.
Key takeaways:
Apple plans to rename its operating systems to reflect the release year, with iOS 19 being renamed iOS 26.
The operating system may feature a major design overhaul inspired by Apple's Vision Pro headset, including translucent panels and circular app icons.
Apple is rumored to release a dedicated gaming app integrating Apple Arcade and App Store game offerings.
The Messages app is set to get an AI-powered translation feature and a polling feature for group chats.
