The first iOS 19 beta is just around the corner, and Apple is preparing to unveil a host of exciting new features for iPhones.
Expected to be revealed during the WWDC 2025 keynote on June 9, iOS 19 is shaping up to be one of the most significant updates in recent years, with changes that affect design, messaging, and even health tracking.
Here’s a look at the key features coming with iOS 19:
New Design with Floating Tab Bar
iOS 19 is rumored to introduce a fresh design inspired by the visionOS used on the Apple Vision Pro headset. This design is expected to feature more translucency in menus and buttons, rounder app icons, and a new floating tab bar in Apple apps. If true, these design changes could be the most dramatic since iOS 7.
End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages
Apple is bringing end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages, bringing more security to your texting experience. This new feature will include the ability to edit and unsend messages, use in-line replies, and enjoy full Tapback support for RCS. It’s expected to arrive in iOS 19 or a subsequent update, further improving iMessage-like features for RCS users.
Live Translate for AirPods
A new live translation feature for AirPods is coming with iOS 19. This will allow users to hear real-time translations of conversations directly in their AirPods. For example, an English speaker listening to someone speaking Spanish will hear the translation in English through their AirPods, while their own speech is translated into Spanish for the other person.
Revamped Health App with AI Coaching
Apple is planning a major overhaul of the Health app, introducing an AI-powered coaching feature. This tool will offer personalized health recommendations based on data from the Apple Watch, along with educational videos from health experts. Users can also expect improved food tracking features, putting the Health app in direct competition with apps like MyFitnessPal.
Personalized Siri
Apple is also working on a more personalized version of Siri. This upgrade will allow Siri to understand personal context, such as details from your Mail and Messages apps, to provide smarter, more tailored responses. The feature is expected to launch on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer.
EU Compliance Changes
As part of new EU regulations, iOS 19 will include changes to support third-party smartwatches, headphones, and file-sharing alternatives. These updates will allow non-Apple devices to interact more seamlessly with iPhones, including automatic audio switching and alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay.
Compatibility
iOS 19 will be compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, ensuring that a wide range of users can enjoy the new features once the update is released in September.
As Apple prepares for the official launch of iOS 19 later this year, these new features are sure to make iPhones more powerful and user-friendly than ever before.
