Apple prepares historic overhaul for iPhone, iPad and Mac systems

A Apple is preparing a major overhaul of its operating systems and is expected to announce a new user interface. iPhone, iPad e Macs still in 2025. According to the Bloomberg, the updates, which must include the iOS 19, iPadOS 19 e macOS 16, promise to modernize and unify the devices' interface. Below, understand the main changes.

What will the new iPhone and iPad interface look like?

According to sources consulted by the Bloomberg, the new interfaces of the iOS 19 e iPadOS 19 should bring a visual makeover inspired by the visionOS, the system VisionPro, the brand's hybrid reality glasses. This mainly includes changes in the design of icons, menus and applications with a more fluid design and improvements in the intuitiveness of navigation.

O iPadOS 19 will follow a similar line to iOS 19, but with specific adaptations to make better use of larger screens. Multitasking functions can be optimized, allowing for more fluid navigation between applications. The redesign can also bring improvements to the organization of the home screen and new ways of interacting, perhaps with improved gestures or smarter shortcuts.

See what the interface looks like VisionPro:

Recent rumors indicate that the Apple should continue working on updates for better integration of artificial intelligence features.

Among them, it is no longer news that Apple is working on a more personalized, capable and intelligent version of Crab, which had a major update announced even before the iOS 18 — however, with many of the expectations still not being met. In recent days, in a statement, Apple has again delayed Siri's AI enhancements to 2026.

Some features for the Crab that may arrive in the next generations of operating systems Apple include:

• Personal context, in which the Crab will be able to track emails, messages, files, photos and more, learning about you to help you complete tasks and keep track of what you've received;
• Screen perception, which will allow the Crab see what's on your screen and take actions related to what you're seeing;
• Greater integration with apps, so that Crab can perform actions and complete tasks that are currently not possible with the personal assistant by accessing third-party applications.

How will macOS be redesigned?

According to the Bloomberg, Apple aims to make the interface on computers more consistent with the iOS e iPadOS, without losing the essence of the system for notebooks and Desktops. With the adaptation to the interface style of the VisionPro, the redesign of the macOS 16 must become the most significant update since the Big Sur macOSIn 2020.

This could mean fresh-looking Windows, new system and application icons, and a more intuitive experience for switching between devices. Apple .

Why is Apple making these changes?

A Apple seeks to make its device lineup more cohesive, ensuring that users of iPhone, iPad e Mac have a uniform experience, facilitating the adoption of new products and encouraging permanence within the ecosystem Apple . The company also aims to modernize its systems without sacrificing usability, ensuring that changes are well received.

Another key point is preparation for future technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality. Visual convergence between systems may indicate that Apple is paving the way for a future where your devices work in an even more interconnected way.

What are operating systems like these days?

Currently, the Apple maintains three main operating systems for its phones, tablets and computers:

iOS: Exclusive for iPhones, iOS evolves annually with new features and security improvements. In September 2024, the iOS 18 introduced the artificial intelligence system Apple Intelligence on the latest devices, such as iPhone 15 Pro and the line iPhone 16. The system offers personalized artificial intelligence features such as advanced writing tools, image creation and Genmoji for conversations.

iPadOS: Derived from iOS, iPadOS is optimized for larger screens, offering advanced multitasking capabilities, improved support for the digital pen Apple Pencil and a more computer-like experience. Also released in September 2024, the iPadOS 18 brought new ways of working with the Apple Pencil, improved app experiences, and deeper customization options.

MacOS: The operating system of the Macs, focused on productivity and creativity, with updates that bring it closer to iOS in certain aspects, but maintaining the flexibility of computers. Launched simultaneously with the other systems, the macOS Sequoia incorporated many of the same features as iOS 18 e iPadOS 18, including new artificial intelligence capabilities, now optimized with the company's M4 chip in MacBook and Mac Studio.

While the latest updates have introduced specific improvements, if the rumors are true, the next generation will represent the biggest change to the interface in years, further unifying the user experience across different devices.

When is Apple expected to announce the news?

A Apple must officially present the changes in WWDC (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference), its annual developer conference, which takes place in June. From there, beta versions of the new systems can be made available for testing, with the official launch scheduled for September or October, accompanying the launch of the new iPhones.

During WWDC 2025, Apple It may also reveal new features focused on artificial intelligence, security, and privacy. Developers will have access to the new tools to adapt their applications to the upcoming changes.

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Source: Bloomberg.

Text review done by Jaime Ninece in 11 / 03 / 2025.