iOS 19: Apple's WWDC 2025 May Bring the Biggest UI Overhaul Since iOS 7

iOS 19: Apple's WWDC 2025 May Bring the Biggest UI Overhaul Since iOS 7Rounded Icons: Farewell to "Squircle," Hello to Rounder AestheticsBeyond icon changes, iOS 19's "glassmorphism" design is a core innovation. The leaked information suggests the entire system interface will heavily utilize translucent effects

iOS 19: Apple's WWDC 2025 May Bring the Biggest UI Overhaul Since iOS 7

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 is fast approaching, and the highly anticipated iOS 19 remains shrouded in mystery. Jon Prosser, host of the tech channel FrontPageTech, recently released a video claiming to have obtained design details of iOS 19 from internal Apple sources, describing it as the most disruptive interface redesign since iOS 7. The video showcases a series of striking visual and interactive changes in iOS 19, incorporating inspiration from Apple's visionOS system.

Rounded Icons: Farewell to "Squircle," Hello to Rounder Aesthetics

The most noticeable change in iOS 19 is the redesign of app icons. Apple's iconic "squircle" (rounded square) app icons may become a thing of the past. Prosser reveals that iOS 19 will adopt rounder, even near-circular, icon designs. Interestingly, in internal Apple beta builds, this circular icon design is reportedly hidden by default; only a long press on the icon triggers a smooth animation, revealing the circular form.

Apple's approach may stem from multiple considerations: they may not have finalized the decision to fully adopt rounded icons; the hidden design might aim to prevent design details from leaking during internal testing; or, Apple may offer users the option to choose their preferred icon style, catering to diverse aesthetic preferences.

Glassmorphism: A Seamless Blend of Translucency and Lighting Effects

Beyond icon changes, iOS 19's "glassmorphism" design is a core innovation. The leaked information suggests the entire system interface will heavily utilize translucent effects. Buttons, menus, the notification bar, and even the flashlight and camera shortcuts on the lock screen will reportedly feature a frosted-glass-like texture. Even more impressive, these translucent elements are said to incorporate lighting effects; as the user tilts their iPhone, the glow will shift with the angle, offering a more dynamic and immersive visual experience.

Control Center and Menus: Attention to Detail

The Control Center design will also be revamped in iOS 19. Volume and brightness sliders will reportedly become rounder "pill-shaped" controls, with three-dimensional lighting effects around their edges, aligning seamlessly with the overall glassmorphism aesthetic. Meanwhile, Haptic Touch menus, permission prompts, and other details will fully embrace rounded corners, further enhancing the system interface's overall consistency and aesthetics. Settings page toggles will be slimmer, with added gradient backgrounds, showcasing Apple's meticulous attention to user experience.

Built-in Apps: Comprehensive Upgrades for an Enhanced Experience

iOS 19's changes extend beyond the system interface, reaching into several built-in apps. For example, the App Store, Apple Music, and Messages apps will reportedly feature "pill-shaped" tab bars at the bottom, maintaining consistency with the overall system design. The Messages app will also include a persistent search bar, allowing users to quickly locate chat history and improving usability.

Keyboard key spacing and borders have also been redesigned, and paired with lighting effects, the visual result should be significantly improved. The Camera app's interface will further align with visionOS, featuring a larger preview area and translucent menus for a more intuitive and immersive shooting experience.

iPhone 17 Pro New Feature: Simultaneous Front and Rear Camera Recording

Beyond system-level upgrades, Jon Prosser also revealed a potential hardware-locked feature: the iPhone 17 Pro series may support a simultaneous front and rear camera recording mode. This addition would provide users with more flexible and versatile video recording options, significantly enhancing video creation possibilities.

Anticipation for WWDC 2025: The Official Unveiling of iOS 19

It's important to note that the rendered images and animations shared by Jon Prosser are visual representations of the alleged internal leaks, not actual screenshots of iOS 19. While Jon Prosser's previous leaks have had inaccuracies, the more reliable Mark Gurman has repeatedly stated that iOS 19 will be the biggest interface overhaul since iOS 7, making a significant design refresh highly likely.

With two months until the release of iOS 19, Apple will officially unveil the new system's details at WWDC 2025 (with the official release in September). For users tired of the iPhone's long-standing system UI, iOS 19 could bring a refreshing upgrade. We eagerly await its arrival! This update will deliver a completely new visual experience and interaction methods, demonstrating Apple's continued commitment to innovation in the mobile operating system landscape.