iOS 19 Revealed: A Glassy, VisionOS-Themed Makeover with Big Plans Ahead

Overview of iOS 19 Design and WWDC 2025

• WWDC 2025 Announcement: Apple has officially set the date for WWDC 2025, where it will unveil iOS 19 along with other new software platforms.
• Major Revamp: iOS 19 is rumored to be one of the most significant software updates in Apple's history.
• Design Elements:
  • A "glassy, visionOS-themed" design that extends across apps, buttons, and even the keyboard.
  • The new aesthetic features a more rounded and glossy look, with interface elements appearing to "pop up from the screen."
  • The keyboard is described as almost floating due to this new design.
  • Similarities to the Apple Sports and Apple Invites apps are noted.
• Rounded App Icons: Prosser mentions that the version of iOS 19 he saw does not use circular app icons, though this could change.
• Expert Opinions:
  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the current leaks are based on old builds or vague descriptions and are missing key features. He expects more from Apple at WWDC 2025 than what these leaks show.