Recent reports indicate that Apple's forthcoming iOS 19 will feature a significantly redesigned Camera app, drawing inspiration from the design principles of visionOS.
Tech insider Jon Prosser shared insights into the anticipated changes, highlighting a more streamlined and user-friendly interface.
Consolidated Controls for Photo and Video Modes
The revamped Camera app is expected to simplify user interaction by consolidating controls into two primary toggles: "Photo" and "Video." Within each category, users will have access to various modes and settings.
For photos, options may include Depth, Spatial, Pano, Style, Aspect, Exposure, and Timer. Video settings are anticipated to offer Depth, Spatial, Slo-mo, Timelapse, Action, and Exposure adjustments.
Translucent Menus and Expanded Viewfinder
Adopting a design ethos similar to visionOS, the new Camera app will likely feature translucent menus, providing a cleaner aesthetic and allowing the viewfinder to occupy a larger portion of the screen.
This approach aims to reduce clutter and enhance the user's focus on capturing images or videos.
Quick Access to Essential Settings
The redesigned interface is set to offer quick access to essential controls at the top of the screen, including options for Live Photos, flash, resolution, and frame rate settings.
A dedicated button for accessing the photo library is also expected to remain, ensuring seamless navigation within the app.
New details about iOS 19’s interface have emerged from alleged internal builds, showcasing a design shift inspired by visionOS.
YouTuber Jon Prosser, who previously leaked early iOS 19 concepts, shared additional images featuring redesigned icons, floating app bars, and enhanced depth effects. While not a complete overhaul, the changes aim to modernize iOS with subtle refinements.
Key Design Updates
- Rounded App Icons: Icons adopt a shape between current squircle and full circle, distinct from visionOS/watchOS.
- Floating Interface Elements: Apps like Music and Messages feature dynamic search bars and tab views resembling visionOS.
- Depth & Shadows: Menus and lists (e.g., Settings app) include layered shadows and wider spacing for a tactile feel.
visionOS Influence Confirmed
The leaks align with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s report calling iOS 19 a "significant upgrade." Prosser’s mockups show shimmering UI elements that react to device movement, mirroring visionOS’s glass-like aesthetics—a theme also seen in WWDC 2025’s promotional artwork.
Mixed User Reactions
Critics argue the changes prioritize aesthetics over functionality, with one comment noting it’s "change for the sake of change." However, proponents highlight the cohesive design language bridging iOS and Apple’s AR/VR ecosystem.
What’s Next?
Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote on June 9 will confirm these leaks. If accurate, iOS 19 could signal a broader strategy to unify interfaces across devices ahead of rumored AR hardware launches.
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