iOS 19 set to arrive soon, check these top features it is bringing
Just weeks before its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple has announced a big slate of accessibility features set to arrive on iPhones and iPads with the upcoming iOS 19 (iPadOS 19) update. These include Accessibility Nutrition Labels for the App Store and an all-new Braille Access experience to name a few. Along with the accessibility features, Apple is also expected to introduce major design changes in the UI (user interface) and a smarter Siri powered by large language models.advertisementApple says that the new accessibility features will be powered by Apple silicon and on-device intelligence. 'At Apple, accessibility is part of our DNA we're proud of the innovations we're sharing this year. That includes tools to help people access crucial information, explore the world around them, and do what they love,' Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a prepared statement announcing the features.Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App StoreApple will introduce "Accessibility Nutrition Labels" on the App Store later this year. This new feature will add a dedicated section to app product pages detailing the accessibility features supported by the application. These details will include support for features such as VoiceOver, Voice Control, Larger Text, Sufficient Contrast, Reduced Motion, and captions.
Apple says that with these labels, the company wants to inform users about an app's compatibility with their specific needs before they download and use it. These labels will be available globally on the App Store.Full Braille integration with Braille accessadvertisementApple has also announced Braille Access, another feature scheduled for release later this year with iOS 19. This new feature will integrate into iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It will allow users to use their Apple devices as full-featured braille note-takers, complete with an app launcher accessible through braille input.Apple says the feature will support quick note-taking in standard braille and technical content creation using Nemeth Braille. Users will also be able to directly open Braille Ready Format (BRF) files within Braille Access. Furthermore, the tool will include an integrated form of Live Captions that will allow users to transcribe conversations in real time directly onto connected braille displays.Accessibility ReaderApple has also confirmed a new Accessibility Reader feature. The company says this system-level feature is designed to improve text readability across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro for individuals with various reading-related disabilities or low vision.Apple explains that this upcoming mode will offer users extensive customisation options for text presentation, including adjustments to font type, text colour, background colour, character spacing, line spacing, and line length, allowing users to tailor the visual appearance of text to their specific needs.The Accessibility Reader will also include support for Spoken Content, enabling users to have the adjusted text read aloud. Once available, the Accessibility Reader can be activated within any application and integrate into the Magnifier app on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS as well.More Accessibility featuresadvertisementApple's accessibility feature rollout for iOS 19 will also include: – Background Sounds will get new EQ settings, automatic stop options, and new Shortcuts actions. – Apple says it will also make Personal Voice faster and more efficient, requiring fewer recordings to create a user's voice, and will include support for Spanish (Mexico). – Eye Tracking users on iPhone and iPad will get the option to use a switch or dwell for selections. Keyboard typing with Eye Tracking and Switch Control will be improved across devices. – Head Tracking will allow iPhone and iPad control through head movements. – Apple will also release support for Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) via Switch Control on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. – Apple also confirmed that in future updates, Music Haptics on iPhone will offer more customisation, with options for whole song or vocal-only haptics and adjustable intensity. – Sound Recognition will also gain Name Recognition, alerting users when their name is spoken. – Voice Control will introduce a new programming mode in Xcode, expand language support, and offer vocabulary syncing. – Live Captions will add support for several new English and other language variations, including Indian English, Australian English, British English, Singaporean English, Mandarin Chinese (Mainland China), Cantonese (Mainland China, Hong Kong), Spanish (Latin America, Spain), French (France, Canada), Japanese, German (Germany), and Korean. – Apple will also release a new Share Accessibility Settings feature that will allow users to quickly and temporarily share their accessibility preferences with another iPhone or iPad.advertisementiOS 19 rumoured featuresWhile Apple has confirmed the accessibility features it plans to release later this year, that's not all. According to rumours, we could see a UI design overhaul, a smarter Siri backed by large language models, and more.iOS to bring potential design overhauliOS 19 is speculated to introduce a new design language influenced by visionOS. This revamp could include updated icons, revised menus, and more fluid user interface elements. Visual leaks suggest subtle redesigns for core apps like Camera and Messages, potentially offering increased screen real estate and streamlined menus. Additionally, Apple is also anticipated to include interactive visual elements such as responsive buttons and corners that adapt based on device orientation.advertisementSmarter SiriThe next iteration of iOS 19 is also said to give Siri a better understanding of personal context, leading to more intelligent suggestions. Siri could gain features like finding specific files within messages, locating emails, and completing in-app tasks. Rumours suggest that Siri might also gain the ability to recognise on-screen content, such as adding addresses from messages to contacts. Reports also suggest that Apple is working on a more advanced Siri powered by a large language model. However, it may not be ready for the initial iOS 19 release and could arrive in early 2026.Update on Health appApple is also rumoured to include upgrades to the Health app with AI-driven coaching features and food tracking, possibly arriving in later updates.Stage Manager to iPhoneStage Manager, currently available on iPads and Macs, could also come to iPhones, enabling simultaneous use of multiple apps on an external display.iOS 19 iPhone CompatibilityiOS 19 will be available for all modern-day iPhones except iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max and older. This means, it will come to the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 series, and models dating back to the iPhone 12 mini.
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