Redesigned interface with floating nav bars, VisionOS-style icons, and simplified controls.
Smarter Siri, intelligent battery saver, and predictive Messages features.
Seamless Wi-Fi logins and settings syncing across Apple devices via iCloud.
Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC 2025, is only a few days away, and excitement for iOS 19 has already begun to build. From a visual overhaul to AI-powered features and smarter device syncing, iOS 19 or iOS 26 isn’t just another update; it’s likely to be a more cohesive and intelligent Apple ecosystem. Additionally, the tech behemoth is expected to release iPadOS 19, macOS 16, tvOS 19, and visionOS 2.
For the uninitiated, Apple’s WWDC 2025 will be held from June 9 to June 13. Here’s what we know about the upcoming iOS 19 update.
iOS 19: Visual overhaul
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 19 or iOS 26 could be the “biggest revamp” since iOS 7. It is likely to include redesigned icons, menus, buttons, and interface elements modelled after VisionOS. The update is expected to include floating navigation bars, new font treatments, and simplified control layouts.
Camera app
With the iOS 19 update, the Camera app is expected to get a major makeover with a sleek redesign inspired by VisionOS. Significant improvements are expected, including simplified toggles for switching between photo and video modes as well as easier access to settings such as flash, filters, and frame rates.
Smarter Siri
Siri is finally getting some significant improvements in iOS 19. Apple is integrating AI to improve the reliability of its voice assistant. However, a ChatGPT-style, fully conversational Siri is still in development and will not be unveiled at WWDC 2025.
AI-powered battery saver
Another major upgrade is the Apple Intelligence-powered battery saver that will work in the background to extend your battery life by identifying users’ habits. The unused apps will also be automatically closed. Additionally, iOS 19 is likely to add a battery charging time indicator on the lock screen.
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Upgraded Messages
The Message app is also said to get upgrades with inline translations, polls inside group chats, and AI suggestions.
Smarter Wi-Fi sharing
Ever get stuck logging into a public Wi-Fi network? iOS 26 is going to change that with a new feature that lets you complete captive portal logins on one device and sync through the entire ecosystem via iCloud.
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Himani Jha is a tech news writer at Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring the vibrant culinary scene, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love for fine literature and timeless music. View Full Profile
