How to experience the iOS 19 redesign on your iPhone today
Rumors have been swirling about Apple’s plans to redesign iOS 19, with leakers sharing insights into the potential changes. YouTuber Jon Prosser showcased a Camera app mockup, hinting at a visionOS-based overhaul for iOS 19. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also alluded to significant design updates for not just the iPhone, but all of Apple’s operating systems. The overarching goal is to streamline the user experience across different Apple devices, paving the way for future innovations like foldable iPads and Macs with touchscreen displays.
Recent app releases from Apple already offer a glimpse into the upcoming design changes, particularly the new Sports and Invites app. Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcement stirred further excitement, with the event’s first poster hinting at translucent buttons and menus floating above other UI elements, reminiscent of visionOS. An iOS 19 concept, featuring round icons and translucent menus, has surfaced, allowing users to interact with select apps like Settings, Music, and Camera. While this design concept is not official, it aligns with the ongoing trend of designers crafting iOS concepts ahead of WWDC events.
In a separate video, Prosser delved deeper into the anticipated changes coming with iOS 19, showcasing notifications on the lock screen, revamped UI menus, a new keyboard layout, and updates to Apple’s native apps. The mockup emphasizes translucency, rounder menus, and circular buttons, creating a visually cohesive interface. Contrary to expectations, app icons are likely to retain their current design in iOS 19, with the possibility of a translucent finish for a modern touch.
However, there have been conflicting reports about the accuracy of Prosser’s insights. Gurman challenged Prosser’s Messages mockup, suggesting it was based on an older iteration of iOS 19. Both Prosser and Gurman have had hits and misses in the past, underscoring the speculative nature of pre-release leaks and mockups. As anticipation builds for Apple’s upcoming software unveiling, enthusiasts eagerly await confirmation of these design updates and the potential impact on the user experience across Apple’s ecosystem.