iOS 19: Expected Features, Design Overhaul, and Security Upgrades

Apple is set to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on June 9, with the first beta launching shortly after and a public release expected in September. Here’s a look at the key rumored features and updates.

Major Design Overhaul iOS 19 is expected to bring the most significant design changes since iOS 7, featuring a visionOS-inspired interface with more transparency and fluid animations. The redesigned Camera app will reportedly have translucent menus and a larger viewfinder. Other Apple apps, notifications, and system elements may adopt this new aesthetic.

Siri Upgrades (Possibly Delayed) Apple's next-gen Siri, originally previewed at WWDC 2024, may debut in a later iOS 19 update (such as iOS 19.4). These upgrades will include:

Personalized context awareness

On-screen recognition of app content

Deeper per-app controls, such as retrieving flight details from Mail and Messages

End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messaging iOS 19 is expected to introduce enhanced security for RCS messages, including:

End-to-end encryption to protect messages and attachments

In-line replies, message editing, and unsend options

Full Tapback support for RCS messages

EU-Mandated Changes The European Commission has outlined regulatory changes Apple must implement in iOS 19 and iOS 20, likely affecting App Store policies, default app settings, and interoperability features.

With a major design refresh, security improvements, and AI-driven Siri advancements, iOS 19 is shaping up to be one of Apple’s most transformative updates yet.