Apple completely changes its products

Apple is preparing for the biggest software overhaul in the company's history, according to a new report. The interface of the iPhone, iPad and Mac will change significantly for a new generation of users.

The iPhone's interface is about to have its biggest change in more than 10 years. Photo: Bloomberg .

Bloomberg expert Mark Gurman cited internal Apple sources revealing that the company is about to undergo the biggest software "overhaul" in history.

Specifically, Apple will change the basic appearance of the operating systems on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The source revealed that the update makes the different software platforms at Apple look more consistent, including the style of icons, menus, applications, windows and system buttons.

"Today, macOS, iOS, and visionOS have different apps, icons, and window styles. That makes switching between devices frustrating," Bloomberg 's reporter wrote.

Additionally, the iPhone maker is also looking to simplify how users navigate and control the device based on Vision Pro's software design.

Unlike iOS and macOS, VisionOS uses circular app icons, simplified windows, and translucent panels for navigation. It makes more use of 3D depth and shadows.

According to Gurman, the changes will come in iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 updates. The software will mark the biggest upgrade for the Mac since the Big Sur operating system launched in 2020. Meanwhile, for the iPhone, this will be the biggest "overhaul" since iOS 7 in 2013.

Alan Dye, head of software and user interface design, will oversee the major software upgrade. He was promoted to the new position in 2019 after Jony Ive left.