Apple has announced that one of the most anticipated events of the year, WWDC25, will be held on June 9.
As expected, Apple will unveil its next major software updates, including iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3.
When will WWDC25 take place?
On Tuesday (March 26), Apple confirmed that WWDC25 will run from Monday, June 9, to Friday, June 13. The event will begin with a keynote at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, where Apple will showcase its latest software innovations. The keynote will also be streamed online for everyone to watch.
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Developers with an Apple Developer account can apply for a chance to attend the special in-person event at Apple Park. Attendees will be selected through a random lottery and notified on April 3.
When Will iOS 19 Beta Be Released?
The iOS 19 Developer Beta will be available for download immediately after Apple’s keynote on June 9. The Public Beta is expected to launch in July, with the official release following in September.
Here are some previous iOS release dates:
- iOS 19 Developer Beta 1: Monday, June 9, 2025 (Confirmed)
- iOS 18 Developer Beta 1: Monday, June 10, 2024
- iOS 17 Developer Beta 1: Monday, June 5, 2023
- iOS 16 Developer Beta 1: Monday, June 6, 2022
- iOS 15 Developer Beta 1: Monday, June 7, 2021
- iOS 18 Public Beta 1: Monday, July 15, 2024
- iOS 17 Public Beta 1: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
- iOS 16 Public Beta 1: Monday, July 11, 2022
- iOS 15 Public Beta 1: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
- iOS 18 Official Release: Monday, September 16, 2024
- iOS 17 Official Release: Monday, September 18, 2023
- iOS 16 Official Release: Friday, September 16, 2022
- iOS 15 Official Release: Monday, September 20, 2021
iPhones Compatible with iOS 19
Back in December last year, a report from iPhoneSoft suggested that all iPhones compatible with iOS 18 would also be compatible with iOS 19. However, in March 2025, a reliable anonymous source on X (formerly Twitter), who has previously accurately reported information about upcoming iOS versions, claimed that iOS 19 will drop support for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.
So, here’s the (expected) list of devices that will be compatible with iOS 19:
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
iOS 19 is expected to drop support for these iPhones:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
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Additionally, Apple may limit certain features for older iPhones, similar to how Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
What to Expect from iOS 19?
One of the things I love about WWDC is getting a sneak peek at a slew of new features and changes coming to iOS 19 and other software. You can even install the iOS 19 Beta right after the keynote ends to try it out on your iPhone.
This year, we’ve already heard some rumors about iOS 19, and I’ll break them down below.
Major Redesign
On March 10, Mark Gurman reported that Apple is giving iOS 19 a major design overhaul, similar to what it did with iOS 7, to create a more unified experience across its software platforms.
According to him, iOS 19 will incorporate more design elements from visionOS, including refreshed icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons. The update aims to streamline navigation and make device controls more intuitive.
https://x.com/markgurman/status/1899175271179456916
Still no clue if the app icons on the Home Screen will turn into little circles like visionOS—guess we’ll just have to sit tight and see.
New Camera App
Back in January, Jon Prosser said he’d seen the iOS 19 Camera interface and tried to recreate what he saw in a video posted on his YouTube channel, Front Page Tech.
Here’s what we might expect:
This image was recreated by BetaProfiles based on visuals shared in Jon Prosser’s video.
Based on these images, the Camera app in iOS 19 seems to have a more simplified design, featuring a main menu with just two options: Photo and Video. Selecting one will reveal additional settings—for example, the Photo menu will include options like Spatial, Pano, Timer, and more.
Another noticeable change is the design language, which closely resembles visionOS, featuring a transparent background with subtle borders.
Apple’s Sports app, introduced last year, and the newly launched Apple Invites also share a similar menu and button style to visionOS. This suggests that Apple may be planning a broader redesign of its stock apps in iOS 19, starting with the Camera app.
Siri and Apple Intelligence
Apple is reportedly working on a ChatGPT- or Gemini-like version of Siri, designed to handle more complex conversations. It was originally planned for iOS 19, but according to Mark Gurman, it could be delayed until iOS 19.4 next year, with the more advanced conversational model possibly pushed to iOS 20.
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Beyond Siri, Gurman doesn’t expect iOS 19 to bring any major updates to Apple Intelligence. This is likely because Apple Intelligence hasn’t gained as many users as expected, and Apple is still refining the features announced last year.
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End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages
Apple has confirmed that end-to-end encryption for RCS messages will be coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates, likely with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, and watchOS 12.
AirPods Live-Translate
Back in March, Mark Gurman reported that at least one AirPods model will feature real-time live translation through a software update for AirPods and iOS 19.
This feature will work based on the integration between the iPhone and AirPods. For example, if someone speaks Spanish to you, your iPhone will translate their speech into English and relay it to your AirPods. If you respond in English, it will translate your speech into Spanish and play it back from the iPhone.
Changes in the EU
The EU continues to push Apple to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding interoperability between Apple devices and third-party devices. To comply with the law, Apple must implement these changes in iOS 19 or, at the latest, iOS 20.
Some of the key changes include:
- Allowing third-party smartwatches to display iPhone notifications.
- Letting third-party headphones seamlessly switch between Apple devices, like AirPods, and support quick pairing.
- Supporting third-party alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay.
- Opening up NFC key access.
You can check out the details of the EU’s requirements for Apple here.
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