The new iOS is being actively prepared for presentation for all Apple fans! The first beta version of iOS 19 for iPhone will be released in a month — on June 9, right after the event. iPhone owners with a developer account will be able to download iOS 19 beta 1 very first, but the public release will take place only in the fall. Many features of iOS are still kept secret, but something about the update is already known.
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What’s new in iOS 19
The most the main innovation of iOS 19 — this is new macOS-style design. At the same time, the operating system will resemble the VisionOS interface in the Vision Pro helmet. A floating bottom panel will appear, and the menu will have more rounded elements and transparency. But it takes the longest to get used to round icons, widgets, and buttons. Judging by the renders, the most interesting thing is updated design for iOS 19 it will show up in your iPhone’s settings.
Multitasking for iPhone in iOS 19
In iOS 19, it should appear analogous to Stage Manager for iPhone. This is the multitasking mode on the iPad, where you can use applications using windows. But how to use it on a small screen? It’s simple: you’ll have to connect your iPhone to an external display. It is curious that analog of Samsung DeX also develops Google in Android 16.
New iMessage features in iOS 19
Apple wants to try to make iMessage a normal messenger, so in iOS 19 it will appear end-to-end encryption for the RCS standard. Now it will also be safe to correspond with Android owners! In addition, you will be able to set responses to RCS messages, edit them, and cancel sending them.
Translating text via AirPods
According to insiders, in iOS 19, some AirPods will learn how to translate speech in real time. To do this, the headphones must be updated to the new firmware. However, no one knows which models will support the innovation. AirPods will only act as an I / O device here, and the Live Translate function itself in iOS 19 will work on the iPhone.
The Health app in iOS 19
According to insiders, Apple plans to offer a new health coaching feature in iOS 19 based on artificial intelligence, which will issue recommendations. The information provided by the coaching function will be accompanied by videos from health experts. For example, if the Apple Watch tracks an uncharacteristic pulse, the video can explain the risks of heart disease and so on. However, you will have to pay for this.
Smart Siri in iOS 19
The most important feature that we didn’t expect in iOS 18 is smart Siri with Apple Intelligence. The assistant will be able to perform various tasks for you, recognizing which app is running on the screen. There will also be support for multi-stage queries based on information from different programs. It is possible that in iOS 19 beta 1, the new Siri will not appear, but will become part of the next builds.
Google Gemini for iPhone
In addition to ChatGPT, iOS 19 can also embed Google Gemini. Thus, Google’s AI will be able to perform various functions, starting with answering questions, drawing, and ending with editing text through Writing Tools. Most likely, you will be able to change the default AI by selecting the preferred one.
New features of iOS 19
Also in iOS 19, Apple will continue to comply with the requirements of European legislation. The changes will further open up the iPhone to third-party developers, otherwise Apple will again have to pay a large fine.
- Third – party smartwatches should be able to display and manage iOS notifications by the end of 2025.
- Apple should make its automatic audio switching feature available for third-party headphones between different devices by June 1, 2026. At the moment, this is only possible on AirPods and Beats headsets.
- Apple should make changes to iOS that will allow third-party developers to offer alternatives to AirDrop.
- Alternatives to AirPlay, but closer to iOS 20 or by the end of 2026.
According to rumors, iOS 19 will be available for iPhone 11 and later, which is why the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and XS Max will finally go to rest. However, older smartphones will continue to receive security updates.