With iOS 18.4 beta 2's addition of RCS support for Google Fi, iOS 19 seems to be far from everyone's minds. Although the next update may not take place anytime soon, we know that Apple is silently working on the next big iPhone update.
Apparently, the latest leak indicates that iOS 19 is packed with new features.
Will Your iPhone Run iOS 19?
The largest issue for iPhone users yearly is phone compatibility. Insider reports, according to 9to5Mac, confirm that all iPhones running iOS 18 will be supported for the iOS 19 update.
Compatible iPhones for iOS 19:
- iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max (anticipated)
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
However, not all features will be supported on all models. New AI-based features, like Apple Intelligence, might be reserved for newer models because of hardware constraints.
iOS 19 Features: What Would Make Us Get It Sooner?
Revamped Siri Experience
Apple is working on a significant overhaul of Siri's functionality. Currently, Siri operates through two separate systems—one handling basic commands like setting timers, while the other manages advanced AI-powered interactions. iOS 19 is expected to merge these systems, creating a more responsive and seamless user experience.
Earlier reports suggested Apple was developing a more "human-like" conversational Siri. However, delays have pushed this feature's launch beyond iOS 19's initial release.
Camera App Redesign
Yet another significant shift in iOS 19 is a new Camera app design. Taking cues from visionOS, the new interface will bring a more streamlined look with a transparency-centric design.
Furthermore, we expect it to have simplified photo and video mode controls, in addition to the quick-access buttons for settings such as flash and resolution.
Possible Delays in iOS 19 Features
Apple is continuing to introduce core features of iOS 18, which will have some bearing on iOS 19's feature lineup, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Various planned features of iOS 19 are said to be pushed back to spring 2026, with Apple engineers concentrating on getting prior updates done.
I continue to hear that the gradual rollout of features across iOS 18 to iOS 18.4 is leading to delays of some features scheduled for iOS 19. That will lead to a long term rollout of features next cycle as well. Engineers are stuck working on iOS 18 projects when they'd usually...
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 12, 2024
The initial version of iOS 19 in September, therefore, will perhaps be without certain key features, which will then come in installments via updates such as iOS 19.1, 19.2, and so on.
iOS 19 Release Schedule: When to Get the Update
Going by the Cupertino-based tech giant's past trends, here is the estimated iOS 19 release schedule:
- June 2025: WWDC announcement.
- June 2025: Developer beta.
- July 2025: Public beta.
- September 2025: Official public release with new iPhone models.
Past iOS Official Release Dates:
- iOS 18: September 16, 2024
- iOS 17: September 18, 2023
- iOS 16: September 16, 2022
- iOS 15: September 20, 2021
- iOS 14: September 16, 2020
For now, let's hope that iOS 19 will be worth the long wait. If its features live up to the hype, then it has definitely passed our vibe check.
