iOS 19 will be a game-changer. The latest major iOS 19 leak revealed new design changes that will bring the iPhone operating system closer to visionOS and bring a degree of cohesion across Apple’s entire software ecosystem. It will be one of the biggest redesigns in iOS history.
Apple will unveil all the new features of iOS 19 during the WWDC keynote in June 2025. That’s still a couple of months away, but we already know many of the design details of its user interface.
Everything we know about iOS 19, according to the rumors
iOS 19, codenamed “Solarium,” appears to introduce major design improvements that will completely reimagine the operating system. Here are all the details about iOS 19 we know so far.
- A visionOS-inspired design: The iOS 19 update will feature numerous design changes inspired by the visionOS user interface, the operating system of the Apple Vision Pro, adapting the space age to the iPhone screen.
- Translucent Menus: Apple plans to include translucent menus and many other elements with transparency that will give the impression of floating through the system and blending in with the background.
- A crystal-clear look: There have been many rumors suggesting that the iOS 19 user interface will have an overall “glass” look with transparent elements and reflection and shine effects.
- Gray and dark tones: One of the most significant changes in iOS 19 will be that the operating system will have gray menus, windows, buttons, and other elements, like in visionOS. This can be seen in some apps like Apple Invitations or Apple Sports.
- Oval icons: Jon Prosser claims to have access to real-life images of iOS 19 and has predicted that the operating system will introduce circular or oval icons with a more pronounced curve at the corners.
- Redesigned buttons: Buttons that appear in pop-ups, panels, and menus will have rounded edges and new colors.
- Dynamic Lighting Effects: Buttons and elements like the Camera and Flash controls on the Lock screen will be surrounded by animations that react with lighting effects as you move your iPhone, providing a more dynamic and vibrant experience.
- Floating Bars: iOS 19 will also include pill-shaped floating bars at the bottom of apps like the App Store, Apple Music, Photos, and Phone. These would be similar to the floating menus in iPadOS 18.
- Toggle switches: Apple will redesign these small, switch-like elements to be slightly thinner and longer.
- More cohesion and consistency: All of the design details Apple wants to add in iOS 19 will be part of the company’s efforts to bring more consistency to its ecosystem, so we’ll also see design improvements in iPadOS 19 and macOS 19. Maybe even in watchOS 12!
These are all the details of the iOS 19 redesign. But there could be many more surprises! The new software update will include many design improvements. Now, what new features will be added to the system?
