Apple’s next iOS update could make your iPhone ‘unrecognizable’ thanks to ‘complete reboot’
- Apple is completely overhauling its software
- The update will affect all devices and focus on simplicity and consistency
- People are looking to the Apple Vision Pro for clues
Published on Mar 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Andie Reeves
Last updated on Mar 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Your iPhone is about to get a major facelift with the upcoming iOS update.
But this is not going to be a simple and subtle makeover.
The dramatic overhaul will feature translucent details, giving Apple’s products a stylish, futuristic look.
From app icons to the menu layouts, here’s what to expect across all your Apple devices.
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Why Apple is overhauling its software
According to Bloomberg, Apple’s upcoming iOS update will be “one of the most dramatic software overhauls” in the history of the tech company.
Usually, its updates are simple, seeking to fix issues or enhance what’s already possible on Apple’s devices.
For instance, the update that addressed the issue of iPhones seriously overheating.
Or the long-awaited Apple Watch update, which took 10 years to arrive.
This iOS update, however, will go beyond the usual, with a strong focus on simplification.
Apple is also aiming to achieve consistency across all of its devices, as elements like app layouts and icon styles currently differ slightly from product to product.
What to expect with the upcoming iOS update
While Apple hasn’t released any official information, we can look to the software on Apple Vision Pro for clues.
This software uses round app icons, much like those seen on the Apple Watch.
Many speculate Apple will replace the rounded-square app icons we see on iPhones with circular ones across all devices.
Reports suggest the new OS will also use the Apple Vision Pro’s translucent menu style.
The AI-powered version of Siri, which has faced delays, is also expected to roll out with these updates.
Siri is set to be able to provide context-aware responses and be used within third-party apps.
It’s likely that iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS will be launched at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Apple users will experience this software when it rolls out in September, alongside the next iPhone.
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Andie is a content writer from South Africa with a background in broadcasting and journalism. Starting her career in the glossy pages of Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, Andie has a broad portfolio, covering everything from sustainability solutions to celebrity car collections. When not at her laptop Andie can be found sewing, recording her podcast, taking board games too seriously or road-tripping in her bright green Kia.
