Washington: Apple is preparing one of the most dramatic software overhauls in the companys history, aiming to transform the interface of the iPhone, iPad and Mac for a new generation of users.
The revamp - due later this year - will fundamentally change the look of the operating systems and make Apples various software platforms more consistent, according to reports.
According to the Bloomberg report, the companys revamp of its operating systems will include the style of icons, menus, apps, windows and system buttons; simpler ways to navigate and control the devices; and incorporate innovations introduced on visionOS, the operating system for its mixed-reality headset.
The revamp could create a backlash among customers who use Apple devices to work, communicate and play, the report said.
Apple took the next step in the rollout of its suite of AI capabilities, Apple Intelligence, in January by turning it on by default in a software update for iPhones, iPads and Macs.
Before that, users with iPhones that support Apple Intelligence were prompted to activate it when setting up their phone, a process that involved having to download software.
The changes are coming as part of iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 - code-named “Luck” - and macOS 16, which is dubbed “Cheer.”
They go well beyond a new design language and aesthetic tweaks.
The software will mark the most significant upgrade to the Mac since the Big Sur operating system in 2020.
For the iPhone, it will be the biggest revamp since iOS 7 in 2013.
