As we await the first iOS 19 beta, expected to launch in June 2025, numerous rumors have surfaced regarding the exciting features and updates this version may bring. In this article, we summarize the most significant iOS 19 rumors and what users can expect from this upcoming software update.
One of the most talked-about changes in iOS 19 is a complete redesign of the Camera app, as revealed by the YouTube channel Front Page Tech. Host Jon Prosser suggests that the new Camera app will feature more translucent menus and buttons, along with an enlarged viewfinder. This fresh design is reportedly inspired by visionOS, the operating system used in Apple's Vision Pro headset.
Further insights from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicate that this visionOS-style aesthetic may extend beyond the Camera app, affecting various interfaces across iOS 19. Gurman believes these design enhancements will mark the most significant visual changes since the release of iOS 7, and similar updates are also anticipated for iPadOS 19 and macOS 16.
Apple has postponed the launch of a more personalized Siri, first previewed at WWDC 2024. The company has hinted that these upgrades could be integrated into iOS 19, potentially rolling out as part of a future update like iOS 19.4. The updated Siri is expected to offer enhanced understanding of user context, on-screen awareness, and improved app-specific controls.
During the WWDC keynote, Apple showcased how Siri could assist users by retrieving information about a family member's flight and lunch plans using data from the Mail and Messages apps, highlighting the anticipated improvements in Siri's functionality.
Another exciting feature coming with iOS 19 is a live translation capability for certain AirPods models. According to Gurman, this feature will allow users to hear translations in real-time. For instance, if an English speaker listens to someone speaking Spanish, their iPhone will translate the conversation, relaying it to the user's AirPods in English, while also translating the English speaker's words into Spanish for the other party.
In addition to this feature, users can expect enhanced translation capabilities in the Apple Translate app, further elevating the multilingual experience on iOS devices.
Apple has announced plans to implement end-to-end encryption for RCS messages in the Messages app across future updates, likely including iOS 19. This addition implies adopting the RCS Universal Profile 3.0 specification, which will introduce several new capabilities to RCS conversations, including:
End-to-end encryption for secure messaging In-line replies for easier communication The ability to edit messages Unsend messages when necessary Full Tapback support for RCS messagesThis move aligns with Apple's established end-to-end encryption for iMessage, further enhancing user privacy and security.
Recent announcements from the European Commission indicate that Apple must implement several changes in iOS 19 and future iOS updates to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Key requirements include:
Allowing third-party smartwatches to interact with iOS notifications by the end of 2025. Making automatic audio switching available to third-party headphones by June 1, 2026. Implementing third-party alternatives for AirDrop and AirPlay by the deadlines set for iOS 20.These changes aim to increase interoperability between Apple devices and competing technologies, although Apple has expressed dissatisfaction with these requirements.
According to reports from iPhoneSoft.fr, iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone capable of running iOS 18. This includes a wide range of models, such as:
iPhone 16 series iPhone 15 series iPhone 14 series iPhone 13 series iPhone 12 series iPhone 11 series iPhone XS, XS Max, XR iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)The oldest devices eligible for the update are the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, released in September 2018. However, some features of iOS 19 may not be supported on these older models.
The first iOS 19 beta is anticipated to be available shortly after the WWDC 2025 keynote in June, with a full public release expected in September 2025. Stay tuned for our comprehensive iOS 19 roundup for the latest updates on this exciting software update.
