iOS 18 is already touted to be the most significant update yet as per past reports. Now a new leak courtesy of Israeli publication The Verifier reveals that iOS 18 could come with a revamped design inspired by the visionOS. For those unaware, visionOS powers Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset.
iOS 18’s revamped design could be inspired by the visionOS
The Verifier reports that Apple may incorporate visual elements from the visionOS in the iOS 18 version. The publication gives an example of the Apple TV app in the tvOS 17.2 version that released last year. It has a floating translucent navigation bar and the design of this menu draws similarities to what users find in the visionOS apps. The report also points out to the new iMessage design makeover in the iOS 17. It includes a new floating menu that includes rounded app icons. The round icons are something you would also find on the visionOS.
Apple is also expected to redesign various stock apps and system menus to resemble the software powering the Vision Pro headset. The visual elements in visionOS feature rounded corners, shadows, and depth because the windows are always floating and overlapping a complex background. iOS has never adopted these design elements because they exist within watchOS or macOS.
It’s worth noting that The Verifier has a mixed track record of sharing rumors related to Apple. Hence, we will have to wait and see if iOS 18 will indeed feature visual design changes inspired by the visionOS.
Regardless, iOS 18 is already expected to be a major update
Per Bloomberg’s reliable analyst Mark Gurman, iOS 18 is tipped to be the biggest and most ambitious update in years. The next build is said to be loaded with generative AI features. This is because Apple is lagging behind Samsung and Google in the AI space. Gurman had also stated that the next-generation iPhone 16 series may not pack any significant hardware upgrades. The iOS 18 will be the key USP of the smartphones.
The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to announce the iOS 18 build at its annual WWDC in June this year. It will be released to the public in September, the same time when iPhones are announced.
2024-02-13 15:06:56