iOS 19: Release date, compatible devices, new AI features, and more expected at WWDC 2025

Apple’s iOS 19 is set to debut at WWDC 2025 with AI-powered Siri, a redesigned camera app, and gradual feature rollouts. Here’s what to expect.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Mar 04 2025, 07:06 IST

iOS 18.2 release brings these 5 powerful features for iPhone users

iOS 19 — 1/6 iOS 18.2 release is finally here and the latest update for iPhone users brings in a range of new features and AI tools. The iOS 18.2 comes with a several Apple Intelligence features that the company unveiled when it first showcased the OS at WWDC 2024. Let's have a look at 5 powerful features that iPhone users get with iOS 18.2. (9to5Mac)

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Apple's upcoming iOS 19 update is set to debut at WWDC 2025 in June, with several new features and improvements in the pipeline. While the official release is still months away, early leaks provide a glimpse into what users can expect, including an overhauled Camera app, smarter Siri with AI capabilities, and enhancements inspired by Apple's visionOS.

Camera App Redesign

One of the most anticipated updates in iOS 19 is a redesigned Camera app. Leaked reports indicate Apple will introduce translucent menus, similar to the ones found in visionOS, the operating system used in the Vision Pro headset. The updated app will feature a larger viewfinder to aid in framing, with Photo and Video modes separated at the bottom of the interface. New options for spatial video recording, timer settings, and resolution adjustments will appear as needed.

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Smarter Siri Powered by AI

iOS 19 is expected to bring significant upgrades to Siri, enhancing its AI capabilities to enable more complex interactions. Reports suggest the update will incorporate large language models, making Siri function similarly to AI assistants like ChatGPT. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman notes that this feature may not arrive until iOS 20 in 2026, as the feature could be delayed. For now, iOS 18.2 already integrates ChatGPT into Siri, with additional AI features expected in upcoming updates like iOS 18.4 or 18.5.

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Gradual Feature Rollout

Rather than releasing all features at once, Apple may stagger the rollout of iOS 19 features across multiple updates, from iOS 19.1 to 19.4, similar to the approach seen with iOS 18.

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iOS 19 Compatibility

iOS 19 will likely support all devices compatible with iOS 18, including:

iPhone 16 series
iPhone 15 series
iPhone 14 series
iPhone 13 series
iPhone 12 series
iPhone 11 series
iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd gen or later)

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