Overview
- iOS 19 will debut at WWDC 2025 on June 9, with a developer beta immediately following and a public release planned for September.
- The update features a VisionOS-inspired redesign, with glass-like translucency, floating tab bars, and rounded app icons, marking the most significant UI overhaul since iOS 7.
- Enhanced AI capabilities include a more personalized Siri, AI-driven health coaching for diet tracking and lifestyle recommendations, and live translation through AirPods.
- Messaging upgrades include end-to-end encrypted RCS support, offering iMessage-like features for cross-platform communication.
- To comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, iOS 19 will support third-party smartwatches, non-Apple headphone audio switching, and alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay.