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Apple Prepares to Unveil iOS 19 with VisionOS-Inspired Design and AI Features

The upcoming June 9 WWDC 2025 keynote will showcase iOS 19's visual overhaul, AI-driven enhancements, and expanded multitasking for iPads, with developer betas launching the same day.

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It amounts to a big update.
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Overview

  • iOS 19 will introduce a major visual redesign inspired by visionOS, featuring translucent elements, floating navigation bars, and updated app icons for a unified cross-platform aesthetic.
  • New Apple Intelligence features include AI-powered battery management to optimize energy use and context-aware Siri updates, with the option to integrate Gemini as an alternative assistant.
  • iPadOS 19 will adopt macOS-like multitasking capabilities, including a top menu bar and an enhanced Stage Manager 2.0 for smoother app and window management when paired with a keyboard.
  • Apple plans to open its on-device AI models to third-party developers, enabling apps to leverage AI capabilities without bundling full models, potentially broadening AI adoption.
  • iOS 19 will drop support for older iPhones, including the XR, XS, and XS Max, with compatibility starting from the iPhone 11 and later models.