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Apple Finalizes iOS 18.5 and Details iOS 19 Redesign Ahead of WWDC 2025

The upcoming iOS 19 promises a major overhaul with AI integrations and multitasking upgrades, while iOS 18.5 is set for public release next week.

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Apple is set to unveil iOS 19 with key updates at WWDC 2025 on June 9.
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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.