Overview
- Apple has seeded the release candidate for iOS 18.5, expected to launch publicly next week with minor updates including new parental alerts, Pride-themed wallpapers, and bug fixes.
- iOS 19, to be unveiled at WWDC on June 9, is rumored to feature its biggest design update since iOS 7, with a simpler, faster interface.
- The new OS is also expected to introduce third-party AI integrations, including Google Gemini, alongside Apple's own AI tools.
- A Stage Manager-like external display mode is anticipated in iOS 19, enabling multitasking when an iPhone connects to a larger screen.
- Apple's staggered iPhone launch strategy, starting in 2026, will separate Pro and foldable models in the fall from standard and budget models in the spring.