Subj : iOS 19 could give our iPhones a long-awaited redesign, according To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Feb 07 2025 11:00:06 iOS 19 could give our iPhones a long-awaited redesign, according to the new Invites and leaked Camera apps Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:57:45 +0000 Description: The design of Apples Invites app could hint at what we will see when iOS 19 launches FULL STORY ======================================================================Apples new Invites app has an interesting interface design Its more reminiscent of visionOS apps than those made for iOS It might be a hint at iOS 19s upcoming design rethink Occasionally, we get a sneak peek at what Apple has planned in its future devices, and that seems to have happened with the recent launch of the companys new Invites app . Because far from being a simple party-planning app, Invites sheds light on the sort of design we could end up seeing in iOS 19. Open up Invites and the first thing youll notice is how much it has in common with apps made for Apples Vision Pro headset. As Apple enthusiast Parker Ortolani has noted, the apps glassy, floating boxes and colorful backgrounds are very reminiscent of what youll find when using the Vision Pro. Its unlike most other Apple apps, which share a more familiar design language that has been present in iOS for years. With visionOS the operating system that runs on the Vision Pro Apple changed things up, and that seems to have translated across to Invites. Interestingly, its not the first time weve seen an Apple app take a new direction in terms of the user interface. Ortolani pointed out that Apples recently-launched Sports app was also a departure from the traditional design ethos were used to seeing. And a recent leak of whats claimed to be a new look for the Camera app in iOS 19 shows an interface that is similarly inspired by the Vision Pro. Reading the tea leaves (Image credit: Future) With the firms two most recent apps both taking a turn away from the design principles of past Apple apps, does that mean something new is on the horizon? That seems to be Ortolanis belief, at least. If Apple is starting to follow the Vision Pros lead when it comes to app design, this could perhaps portend a shift when iOS 19 is previewed in the summer at Apples Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The last time we saw a significant app design shift was when iOS 7 launched in 2013. When that happened, Apple ditched the skeuomorphism that defined its past design philosophy and adopted a much flatter look for both the operating system and its apps. Its been over a decade since that major change, so it may well be time for another design rethink. And if Apples latest apps seem to be shifting closer to those found in visionOS, perhaps well see a much bigger overhaul when iOS 19 is revealed to the world. Ultimately, ensuring its apps share a common design language makes sense for Apple, as it means its users can find familiar elements and systems whatever device theyre using. And if thats the goal, its possible that Apples other devices from the Apple Watch to the Mac could end up heading the same way. You might also like Apples new Invites app gives iCloud+ subscribers an easier way to organize parties and Android fans are invited too iOS 19s leaked Camera app makeover looks like a big improvement, but its still missing the one feature I want Siri may not match ChatGPT's conversational skills until 2026, new iOS 19 rumors predict ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios-19-could-give-our-iphones-a-long-awaited- redesign-according-to-the-new-invites-and-leaked-camera-apps --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .