Apple fans and tech enthusiasts are always eager for glimpses of the latest iOS versions, especially when major redesigns are anticipated. Recently, images and a video claiming to reveal the new iOS 19 interface started making the rounds online, hinting at an updated look inspired by visionOS, Apple’s mixed-reality platform. The leaked images suggested subtle changes, but nothing groundbreaking.
Recent video depicting leaks of what iOS 19 could look like. | Credit — Font Page Tech
However, Gurman clarifies that these images don’t fully represent what Apple actually has planned. Internally, Apple’s major iOS 19 redesign is codenamed “Solarium,” hinting at brighter, more transparent interface elements, possibly inspired by the natural lighting you’d find in an actual solarium. The redesign, according to Gurman, is set to deliver more significant changes than these early leaks suggest.What’s interesting is that the leaked images circulating online might actually be outdated early drafts or mockups. Gurman points out that Apple often restricts interface previews internally, giving limited access based on employee roles, making it possible that whoever leaked these images didn’t have the full picture of what’s coming.
Apple’s approach of gradually introducing UI changes has generally paid off by avoiding major backlash from users who dislike drastic, sudden adjustments. Still, excitement around a major redesign can’t be understated, as many Apple users have been calling for a refreshed and more intuitive interface for several years.
Given Apple’s tradition of unveiling major iOS updates at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), we’ll likely get our first official glimpse at iOS 19 during this year’s event. Until then, while leaks can be fun to speculate about, they should always be taken with a grain of salt.
If Gurman’s reporting holds true—and his track record is strong—we can expect Apple to deliver a more significant and refined iOS overhaul than what current leaks are hinting at, making the wait until WWDC all the more intriguing.
