Design Refresh in Store for iOS 19?
We’ve been bemoaning the lack of progress in the design of iOS, with the iPhone software having looked pretty much the same since 2013’s iOS 7. But rumour has it we’re in for a dramatic software design refresh in 2025 – and Apple’s newly revealed WWDC 2025 logo suggests the reports might just be true.
WWDC 2025 Logo Suggests Design Refresh
Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will return, as expected, the week of 9 June 2025. WWDC is always the company’s opportunity to show off upcoming software, with less emphasis on hardware. And the design of the logo seems to align with rumours about the design language of iOS 19.
iOS 19 Concept and VisionOS
A fan-made iOS 9 concept image shows what the new design language could look like, with circular icons and translucent panels. According to Apple leaker Mark Gurman, "apps could appear in circular icons with translucent panels, very much like they currently appear in the app menu on Vision Pro’s visionOS 2." With the ’25’ of the logo having a translucent, glass-like appearance, it certainly looks like we could be heading for a world of see-through panels.
Colorful Future?
I’m also intrigued by the splash of color on the WWDC logo. In a world of beigeification, could color be making a comeback? The Apple of the 1990s was delightfully colorful, and the likes of the new iMac have hinted at a return to those playful roots. We’d love to see a splashier, more colorful iOS too.
Time for a New Look
While anything that significantly changes the homescreen that users interact with daily is likely to cause controversy, I’d say it’s about time Apple gave us a new look. 2013’s iOS 7 is often cited as the last big iOS redesign, when skeuomorphism was ditched in favour of flat design. The fact that the former is making a comeback as brands embrace detailed, textured UI again shows just how much time has passed since iOS 7 – and how it’s time for another revolutionary new look for iOS.
Conclusion
With the WWDC 2025 logo suggesting a design refresh, we can’t help but be excited about the possibilities. A new look for iOS could be just what the platform needs to stay competitive in the ever-changing world of technology. And with the return of color, we might just see a more playful and vibrant iOS in the future.
FAQs
Q: What is WWDC 2025?
A: WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) is an annual conference hosted by Apple, where the company showcases its upcoming software and technology.
Q: What is iOS 19?
A: iOS 19 is the next major update to the iOS operating system, which is expected to be released in 2025.
Q: What changes can we expect in iOS 19?
A: Rumors suggest a design refresh, with circular icons and translucent panels, as well as a possible return to colorful design.
