In his newest “Energy On” e-newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that’s engaged on substantial redesigns of iOS and macOS.
He says“the corporate is certainly working to replace the design of iOS as early as this yr, however I don’t imagine will probably be a complete overhaul that mirrors visionOS” opposite to earlier rumors. A February 9 report by Israeli web site The Verifier claimed that iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will function visionOS-inspired design components.
For instance, the report claims that the Apple TV app on iPadOS 18 will function the identical translucent navigation bar that was launched within the tvOS 17.2 model of the app final yr. The design of this menu attracts similarities to visionOS, The Verifier claimed.
Mark has beforehand mentioned that Apple has internally referred to iOS 18 as being “formidable and compelling.” The aim is that iOS 18 will ship with “main new options and designs” alongside important enhancements to efficiency and safety. It additionally appears iOS 18 goes to be very closely impacted by developments in generative AI.
Mark says we’ll see the modifications to iOS this yr, however in all probability gained’t see the tweaks to macOS till 2025 and even 2026.
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