All the design changes rumored for iOS 19 thus far.

Apple will release iOS 19 at its June WWDC event in less than two months, and speculations claim that it will bring a significant change to the iPhone’s look. It’s been hailed as the most significant design makeover since iOS 7, so expect an interesting update.

We’ve rounded up everything we’ve heard so far about the design changes coming to ‌iOS 19‌.

• visionOS-like design with translucency – ‌iOS 19 is influenced by visionOS, which emphasizes transparency and UI components that fade into the background to highlight content. Apple may emphasize translucency in iOS 19, with a floating design for navigation bars, windows, and other UI elements.
• A glassier look – Remember the Aqua Mac interface? iOS 19’s menu components can “reflect” light based on iPhone tilt, creating glass effects or a glossy appearance.
• Subtle lighting effects – The “glassy” appearance uses tiny illumination changes, such as a glimmer for UI elements when moving the iPhone. According to reports, the Lock Screen’s Flashlight and Camera controls have a glass-like shine that shimmers with movement.
• More rounded, expanding buttons -The “glassy” appearance uses tiny illumination changes, such as a glimmer for UI elements when moving the iPhone. According to reports, the Lock Screen’s Flashlight and Camera controls have a glass-like shine that shimmers with movement.
• Pill-shaped tab bars – Apps such as the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, Photos, Phone, and others feature pill-shaped tab bars at the bottom to access controls. There is also less transitioning. Search, for example, does not have its own separate interface and instead expands from the tab bar.
• Round app icons, maybe – According to leaker Jon Prosser, Apple plans to round the iPhone icons, although it’s unclear if they’ll be completely circular or a hybrid of a circle and the existing squircle shape.
• Simplified navigation and controls – Apple intends to make it easier to browse apps, system settings, and other features, so expect a more simplified experience.
• Cross-platform cohesiveness – The new design modifications will not just affect iOS, but also iPadOS and macOS. This will make transitioning from a Mac to an iPhone more seamless.