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Apple’s Biggest iOS 19 & macOS 16 Redesign: What You Need to Know

Jiayi Mingze
Last updated: 11 March 2025 18:31
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Apple’s software design has remained relatively consistent since the flat, minimalist overhaul of iOS 7 in 2013 and macOS Big Sur in 2020. That could change dramatically in 2025. According to Bloomberg, Apple is finalizing a major redesign for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, codenamed “Luck” and “Cheer.” The updates, inspired by the Apple Vision Pro’s visionOS, aim to unify the look and feel of Apple’s platforms while keeping device experiences distinct.

What’s Changing? A VisionOS-Inspired Refresh

Apple Mixed-Reality headset uses visionOS as its base framework for its operating system which heavily influences the redesign. Users can expect:

  • New graphic elements include three-dimensional look-alike icons that supersede flat designs.
  • The redesign includes menus with translucent layers that reproduce Vision Pro’s floating interface design elements.
  • System buttons automatically react to user touch and hovering movements when operating Macs compatible with these features.
  • Core applications such as Messages alongside Safari and Notes will implement redesigns that mirror the visionOS interface style.

While the aesthetic changes are significant, Apple insists iOS, iPadOS, and macOS will remain separate. An iPad running macOS remains off the table, as Apple wants users to own both tablets and Macs.

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Why Now? Strategic Timing and Market Pressures

Apple’s last major sales surge occurred during the pandemic, driven by remote work and learning. Since 2022, growth has slowed. A redesigned system will revitalize consumer attention with its contemporary look which connects all Apple devices.

Additional Motivations

  • The interfaces of iPhone iPad and Mac and Vision Pro need integration to achieve smooth user experience functions between different Apple devices.
  • The delayed releases of Apple Intelligence products together with postponed Siri system updates have disappointed Apple users. A flashy redesign shifts focus.
  • Apples positioning involves competition with Google and Microsoft AI-driven interfaces while maintaining familiar interface designs.

Key Challenges and User Impact

Potential Hurdles

  • Users who have been using Apple products for a long time might experience difficulties adapting to new workflow systems.
  • The visual effects provided in the latest operating systems may not work with older models of iPhones and Macs thus creating a split in user experience across different devices.
  • The redesign requirement for developer applications exists because all software needs to align with Apple’s new design standards.

Benefits

  • The contemporary aesthetic of a fresh appearance presents opportunities to recruit new users alongside existing ones.
  • The integration across iPhone devices makes it possible for users to switch naturally between iPhone Apple Macs and Vision Pro.
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Release Timeline and What to Expect at WWDC 2025

A WWDC 2025 June preview serves as Apple’s first opportunity to unveil the redesigned operating system while beta releases follow shortly afterward, according to Bloomberg. The final versions of iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 along with macOS 16 will be released in September 2025 while the company will introduce new hardware including iPhone 16 devices.

Delayed Features

  • Advanced Siri: The AI assistant’s “brain transplant” won’t debut in iOS 18.4. It is unclear if iOS 19 will include it.
  • Apple Intelligence: Expanded features may arrive later in 2026 as Apple refines its AI models.

Will This Redesign Boost Apple’s Sales?

Analysts are split. The combination of economic inflation alongside stretched product upgrade schedules acts as a barrier to possible customer interest despite new design features. Unified design for the Apple ecosystem could enhance brand loyalty because it would provide seamless visual experiences between Apple products for customers who own the Vision Pro.

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Jiayi Mingze is blog writer who specializes in latest innovations in sound and headphones. She works for an IT firm and also writes for technology blogs. She started her writing career from newspapers. She is ambitious and hardworking woman who believes in excellence and intellect.

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