Apple is preparing a radical redesign of iOS, macOS and iPadOS

The Cupertino company is planning the largest update of the interfaces of its operating systems in recent decades. According to insiders, as early as 2025, the company will present a completely redesigned iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16, inspired by visionOS, the system used in the Vision Pro headset. Volumetric icons, translucent menus and new control panels adapted for traditional screens are expected to appear.

The reassembly of the interfaces is associated with the slowdown in iPhone sales and the failure of the Vision Pro, which is why Apple is trying to bring back the “wow effect”. Alan Dye, who replaced Jony Ive, is responsible for the design. His team of 300+ specialists faces a difficult task: to preserve the signature aesthetics, but at the same time make it relevant and fresh.

The announcement of the redesign is expected at WWDC 2024, where Apple will focus on interactivity, gesture control and cross-platform unity. However, experts argue about how the audience will accept such radical changes. The outcome will become clear in the fall of 2025, when updated systems appear on users’ devices.