Although Apple has made small changes in the interface of iOSthere has not been a complete renewal of its design in 12 years, something that comes to an end this 2025. According to Apple’s specialist Mark Gurman In Bloomberg, the company is preparing a ‘dramatic’ renewal that will transform the user interface of the iPhone, iPad and Mac. This update would include icons, menus, applications and redesigned buttons.
The last time Apple made such a significant change was In 2013 with the passage of iOS 6 to iOS 7which eliminated the elements scheumorphic —Iconos that mimic real objects – in favor of one more design Minimalistthat at the time he was even qualified as children for his detractors, that there were, as always in these cases. Now, with iOS 19 and Ipados 19whose code name is LUCKThe company plans another important visual review.
In the case of Macthat they did see an important renewal in 2020, it will occur with MacOS 16named in key Cheer. It is expected to be the largest visual update from Macos 11 (Big Sur) Five years ago. In addition to renewing the interface, this version took the Control Center to macOS along with improvements in privacy.
With Big Sur, Apple began introducing the Pneumorphisma design current that It combines the realism of scheumorphism with the minimalism of the Flat Design or flat design trend. This pneumorphism is characterized by the use of Soft shadows, subtle reliefs and diffuse light effects to create a three -dimensional appearanceas if the elements were ’embedded’ or slightly high on the bottom.
Apple developed this trend in the operating system of augmented reality glasses Vision Pro, VISIONSof which Gurman now says that he takes elements for the next, iPados and Macos, such as circular application icons, translucent panels and simpler management of the windows. However, characteristics such as gestures with the hands and immersive 3D depth will continue to be exclusive to vision pro.
Apple is expected to present renewal at its next developer conference, WWDCscheduled for June. In addition to facilitating system control and control, it aims for users to find a more fluid transition between devices, through a more coherent interface among all of them. Currently, there are notable differences in the appearance of icons, menus and applications between its different operating systems.
This does not mean that Apple is addressing a ‘fusion’ of operating systems. “The company believes that it can make better mac and iPad keeping their separate operating systems. Another benefit for Apple is that it encourages consumers To buy both devices Instead of complying with one, “says Gurman.
In addition, the company expects this redesign to help To boost iPhone salesthat have been weak in recent months, especially after the unexpected fall of the 5 % In the last Christmas season.