iOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored

[anthogag]

I am looking forward to a Vision Pro type design for iOS 19. Perhaps the back bar somehow ties-in with the new Vision Pro look.

 

[chiltonwebb3]

Glad to hear they're doing this. The blur used in VisionOS has been buried in the MacOS since around 2010.

-Chilton

 

[jsavvy]

A visual refresh is overdue. Is this the answer? I guess we’ll find out. I am genuinely concerned about them choosing design over user friendliness. I’m just excited for something new in iOS.

 

[tennisproha]

This is fine but it’s just catching up to the glass UI macOS has had for quite a while now.

What would be helpful is more nuanced controls in widgets on the home screen and control center. For example, the VPN UI in control center is useless as just a simple toggle since you have to go to settings to select the server regardless. What would actually be helpful is a selection interface like the Bluetooth and wifi selections in control center.

 

[Velin]

This better not be change for change's sake. Don't complicate this bish. No bugs. Make iOS 19 more robust, more bug-free, better interoperability, less problems, less complications. If you fail at this, then iOS 19 will be a failure.

 

[amaze1499]

No surprise there. Look at Apples TV App in TizenOS on Samsung TVs. Even with multiple user support.

 

[Ulysses164]

I came across this concept work on Reddit a couple of weeks ago. It is well considered, using recent iOS app designs as a starting point, and feels increasingly reasonable the more rumours confirm a redesign. Nothing particularly WOAH THAT’S SO DIFFERENT; more subtle changes to look and feel (outside the navigation concept). Take a look!

iOS x visionOS

In the past two years, Apple has released or redesigned multiple apps with lots of new ideas about visual design and the user experience on the iPhone. This is a thought experiment to ask what iOS would look like if the whole system adopted them.

iosvisionos.framer.website

 

[Kissmo1980]

I don’t fancy or use AI at all in any form.
For me, having a properly redesigned UI is more important.
I know others don’t agree, but the current iOS design always seemed lifeless.

I loved the iPhone prior to the flat, over saturated UI.
I do hope Apple brings a bit the changes but they spend some time rethinking and going back to their roots.

I’m suffering in Mac OS especially in distinguishing UI separation of elements.

 

[GfPQqmcRKUvP]

It is interesting to me how many people consider the introduction of the AVP to be unsuccessful. All you folks must think that the AVP should be another iPhone, instead of the new technology introduction that it really is. And it did sell more than 100,000 units at $3500 each which is a big chunk of change.

Apple reportedly spent tens of billions of dollars on R&D for the AVP. It is an absolute flop and, unless its successors are orders of magnitude more commercially successful, will be one of the worst consumer device launches/investments of all time.

 

[arc of the universe]

I came across this concept work on Reddit a couple of weeks ago. It is well considered, using recent iOS app designs as a starting point, and feels increasingly reasonable the more rumours confirm a redesign. Nothing particularly WOAH THAT’S SO DIFFERENT; more subtle changes to look and feel (outside the navigation concept). Take a look!

iOS x visionOS

In the past two years, Apple has released or redesigned multiple apps with lots of new ideas about visual design and the user experience on the iPhone. This is a thought experiment to ask what iOS would look like if the whole system adopted them.

iosvisionos.framer.website

thanks for posting this. a great read.

 

[dunkin06]

So they’re going to overall the software to match one of Apple’s least successful product launches ever? Interesting choice.

What on earth does the price of the Apple Vision Pro have to do with the new UI design? Nothing.

 

[macfacts]

I hope that doesn't mean a lot of bugs .

When iOS 19 is released, I'm definitely going to wait at least until the .2 release.

That's like changing the font would introduce bugs, I don't think apple is that incompetent.

 

[m4mario]

Let’s not forget the amazing AI features that iPhone 16 users paid for.

 

[rp2011]

As they continue to innovate with "foldables" and later with docks and keyboards, they will stun everyone with what they call "Material OS" which brings unmatched "customization" including "Dark Mode" which makes the OS darker.
We are living in the future my friends.

 

[Reason077]

Looks like there will be some changes for sure. Hope there won’t be many bugs with all the rumoured changes.

Well, this is Apple in 2025… bugs are pretty much guaranteed.

 

[mevans7]

Translucent? Please no.

Simple? Please. But activating functions with secret gestures is NOT simple!

 

[bryo]

The big stretched camera bump rumored on new phones fits this design motif quite well.

 

[quietstormSD]

German as a 3rd source… more like just read tea leaves from the 2 previous sources and came out with a “prediction”.

 

[baconcat_8964]

I thought VisionOS has bigger buttons and panels because there's much larger space (all around you). iPhone and iPad only have that much of screen space.

 

[sunapple]

Design changes are notorious for performance issues on older devices. Let’s see.

 

[DrJR]

Rounded corners and shadows don't excite me. A significant redesign to me would involve major changes to the user experience. For example, the Dock, which feels clunky and out of date in 2025.

You have a solution? We would love to hear your replacement for the dock.

 

[bigchrisfgb]

Rounded corners and shadows don't excite me. A significant redesign to me would involve major changes to the user experience. For example, the Dock, which feels clunky and out of date in 2025.

The dock is ****ing mint.

 

[giebe]

Let’s see if they will redesign the whole experience on a phone. No app icons, just a predictive and proactive screen which shows important information from different apps. But therefore Apple intelligence should be smart enough. They already showed in the past how they envisioned Apple intelligence to use more personal information across apps to support your life. So this could lead to a completely different experience on a phone.

Having app icons and open each app yourself to see different Information is so 2010. didn’t evolve since then.

 

[Piggie]

Here’s how bad Siri is.

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You said:​

Why is Siri so bad as a virtual assistant

ChatGPT said:​

Siri is a weak virtual assistant because of several core limitations in its design, functionality, and development pace. Here’s a breakdown of why it falls behind:

1. Poor Natural Language Understanding​

Siri struggles with complex or conversational queries. It often misinterprets commands and requires rigid phrasing to function correctly. Unlike ChatGPT or Google Assistant, it doesn't understand context well.

2. No Real AI or Context Awareness​

Siri doesn’t maintain context between interactions, meaning each request is treated as a standalone command. If you ask, “Who is Tom Holland?” followed by “How old is he?”, Siri often fails to connect the two.

3. Weak Web Search Abilities​

Siri’s reliance on Bing (previously) and Apple’s own limited sources makes it inferior to Google Assistant, which pulls from the vast Google Search database. This leads to poor and sometimes outdated responses.

4. Limited Integration with Third-Party Apps​

While Apple introduced Shortcuts, Siri still lags behind Google Assistant and Alexa in third-party app integration. It struggles to execute commands across various services, making it less useful for automation.

5. Slow Processing and Execution​

Even for simple tasks like setting reminders, opening apps, or controlling smart home devices, Siri often responds with delays or errors. Other assistants, like Google Assistant and Alexa, perform these tasks more efficiently.

6. No Continuous Learning or Adaptation​

Siri doesn’t learn from interactions. Unlike ChatGPT or Google Assistant, which refine their responses over time, Siri remains mostly unchanged, offering the same limited responses indefinitely.

7. Apple’s Focus on Privacy Limits Siri’s Growth​

Apple prioritizes on-device processing and privacy, limiting Siri’s ability to leverage cloud-based AI improvements. While this protects user data, it makes Siri much less advanced than AI-driven assistants like ChatGPT or Google Assistant.

8. Lack of Proactive Assistance​

Siri doesn’t anticipate user needs well. Unlike Google Assistant, which offers proactive reminders, personalized updates, and real-time assistance, Siri rarely provides helpful suggestions unless explicitly asked.

9. Limited Multi-Device Compatibility​

Siri is locked into Apple’s ecosystem. Google Assistant and Alexa work across multiple platforms, including smart speakers, Android, Windows, and even iOS, making them more accessible and versatile.

10. Slow Feature Updates​

Apple updates Siri at a much slower rate than competitors, leading to stagnation. While other assistants continuously improve, Siri’s capabilities evolve at a snail’s pace, leaving it behind in functionality and intelligence.

The Bottom Line​

Siri is bad as a virtual assistant because it’s outdated, lacks context awareness, has poor third-party integrations, and doesn’t improve over time. Apple’s focus on privacy and ecosystem control further restricts its growth, making it inferior to more dynamic AI assistants like Google Assistant, Alexa, and ChatGPT.
Do you still use Siri, or have you switched to another assistant?

 

[Dp8]

Let’s hope it looks nothing like the current photos app. Worst design I’ve seen from Apple.