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Apple Inc. is gearing up for one of its most significant software transformations, aiming to redefine the interface of its flagship devices – the iPhone, iPad, and Mac – to align with a new generation of users. The extensive revamp, expected later this year, will not only change the visual aesthetics but also streamline navigation across Apple’s ecosystems. This includes a redesign of icons, menus, apps, windows, and system controls to create a more consistent experience across devices.
According to insiders familiar with the project, the redesign will simplify how users interact with their devices and draw inspiration from the Vision Pro’s software. Although the company hasn’t officially commented on the initiative, this shift is seen as a strategic move to revive demand after a period of slowed revenue growth, particularly following a dip in iPhone sales during the last holiday season.
The upcoming updates – part of iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 (code-named “Luck”) and macOS 16 (dubbed “Cheer”) – represent Apple’s most significant software overhaul in years. For Mac, it will be the biggest revamp since macOS Big Sur in 2020, and for the iPhone, it’s the most substantial change since the introduction of iOS 7 in 2013. These changes are expected to be the centerpiece of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.
One primary objective is to bring greater consistency to Apple’s various operating systems, reducing the jarring experience users face when switching between devices like the iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro. VisionOS, designed for Apple’s mixed-reality headset, introduced innovative design elements such as circular app icons, simplified window arrangements, translucent panels for navigation, and a greater emphasis on depth and shadows. While some features won’t translate directly to iOS or macOS due to their 2D environments, many design concepts will be adapted to enhance user experience across devices.
Despite the focus on uniformity, Apple isn’t planning to merge its operating systems. The company believes that keeping the platforms distinct ensures optimized performance for each device, encouraging users to invest in multiple Apple products.
The overhaul is being led by Apple’s software engineering and design teams, with Alan Dye – a longtime executive and former collaborator with Jony Ive – overseeing the user interface redesign. Dye, who played a key role in developing the Apple Watch interface and iOS 7, now manages a team of over 300, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams.
Apple’s design culture has faced challenges since Ive’s departure in 2019, with some designers leaving and concerns about creativity within the team. Yet, the company’s commitment to intuitive and simple design remains. Given Apple’s vast global user base of over two billion devices, this redesign carries high stakes. Past updates, like last year’s Photos app revamp, triggered significant user feedback, emphasizing the delicate balance Apple must maintain between innovation and user comfort.
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