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Apple Confirms iOS 19 Launch at WWDC 2025, Showcasing VisionOS-Inspired Design and AI Innovations

The upcoming update introduces a major visual overhaul, AI-powered health coaching, live translation, and compliance with EU regulations, with a beta release set for June 9.

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Alongside visual changes, iOS 19 is also tipped to introduce major AI-powered upgrades.

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.