Apple’s most major interface redesign since iOS 7 in 2013 and macOS Big Sur in 2020 is anticipated to be the software updates for iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, code-named “Luck,” and macOS 16, dubbed “Cheer.”
Apple intends to update the software on the iPhone, iPod, and Mac to give the user interface a modern appearance.
In an effort to improve consistency across its devices, Apple is getting ready to launch one of the biggest software redesigns in company history, updating the Mac, iPad, and iPhone interfaces.
According to people familiar with the project, the upgrade, which is anticipated later this year, would bring a new appearance to the system buttons, windows, apps, menus, and icons. The goal of the revamp, which was somewhat influenced by Apple’s Vision Pro software, is to make control and navigation easier across all platforms.
Following a downturn in sales, especially for the iPhone, which suffered an unanticipated dip over the most recent holiday season, Apple hopes the improvements will rekindle consumer enthusiasm, according to Bloomberg.
Apple’s most major interface redesign since iOS 7 in 2013 and macOS Big Sur in 2020 is anticipated to be the software updates for iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, code-named “Luck,” and macOS 16, dubbed “Cheer.”
Set for unveiling at WWDC
Apple intends to present the upgrades at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Amid the company’s continued struggles with artificial intelligence (AI), the updates are anticipated to be a major highlight of the event.
Apple confirmed a media claim last week that the AI-powered improvements to Siri were in danger by permanently delaying the updates.
Bringing Apple’s ecosystem into line
In order to lessen the pronounced variations in apps, icons, and window designs across platforms, the makeover attempts to make macOS, iOS, and visionOS more aesthetically cohesive. But unlike some of its rivals, Apple is not combining its operating systems.
Rather, Apple thinks that by keeping the software for the Mac and iPad distinct, it can provide better experiences and encourage customers to acquire several devices.
Although sales of Apple’s mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, have been weak since its launch last year, features of visionOS—like rounded app icons, streamlined windows, and improved 3D depth—will have an impact on future developments for other devices.
However, because Vision Pro was created especially for an immersive virtual environment, its gesture-based interface would not work on iOS or macOS.
The stakes are high for Apple’s customer base.
With over two billion devices in use globally, Apple is renowned for emphasising straightforward, user-friendly software design. But previous interface modifications haven’t always been favourably accepted.
Users complained over even a small change of the Photos app in 2023. Apple is getting ready for possible criticism as it plans to completely revamp its operating system.
The outcome of Apple’s largest software overhaul in more than ten years could have a significant impact on the company’s future as it negotiates changing consumer preferences and escalating AI competition.
