As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, several rumors surfaced, including a potential new name for the operating system, a brand new design inspired by Vision Pro and more.
This is a summary Rumors say the most notable feature is coming to iOS 19 soon.
Sources told Bloomberg that Apple plans to rename its operating system to reflect the release year instead of using a version number. This means that iOS 19 will be renamed to iOS 26, similar to how you specify the year of the car model. This name change will also apply to other software updates such as iPados 26, Macos 26, WatchOS 26, TVOS 26, and Visionos 26.
The operating system is expected to be the most important design change since iOS 7, with a possible full visual overhaul According to Bloomberg, Apple's Vision Pro headphones. This may include translucent panels for navigation and circular application icons. The design of heuristic design will be carried out throughout Apple’s ecosystem to create a more cohesive experience.
It is rumored that Apple will also release a gaming app that will integrate gaming products from Apple Arcade and App Store, which includes a central hub for achievements, rankings and App Store Content. According to DigitalTrends, the company acquired its first gaming studio, RAC7.
Apple may also be developing an AI feature to serve as a personal health coach. This new chatbot is expected to suggest lifestyle changes and provide health advice based on user data collected from health apps. In addition, improvements can be made to include food tracking capabilities that allow users to record their carbohydrates and caffeine intake.
Apple can improve iPhone battery health through AI-powered battery management. This new feature reportedly analyzes device usage and adjusts to save battery life. There may also be a new charging icon on the lock screen that provides an estimated time when it is fully charged.
Another rumor suggests that reverse wireless charging is tested on the iPhone 17 Pro model, allowing users to charge accessories like AirPods or Apple Watch directly from the iPhone.
One notable absence of all the rumors is the impressive Siri feature highlighted in Apple's 2024 speech, which has more context-aware assistants that can gather information and perform actions on different applications. The company said in March that the new feature was delayed.
While we can expect some AI-related announcements, the main focus may be on design changes. The report shows that improvements to existing Apple Intelligence capabilities will also be introduced as well as some new additions.