What's new in iOS 19? A collection of cool features that ordinary users can actually use in 2025

Highlight new features in iOS 19

1.New design in visionOS style
iOS 19 introduces a major redesign inspired by visionOS from Apple Vision Pro. It features transparent buttons, floating menus, rounded icons, and dynamic light-and-shadow effects that respond to the tilt of the device. This marks the biggest visual overhaul since iOS 7.
Source: MacRumors, Indiatimes, Flashfly
2.2. Smarter Siri with Apple Intelligence

Siri has been enhanced using Apple Intelligence, making it better at understanding screen context and interacting intelligently with apps.

⚠️ This feature will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer, and will likely roll out in later iOS 19 updates.
Source: Wikipedia

3. AI-Powered Battery Saving Mode

iOS 19 introduces an AI-driven battery-saving mode that learns your usage behavior and adjusts background app activity to extend battery life.
This is especially beneficial for newer iPhones with smaller batteries like the iPhone 17 Air.
Source: 9to5Mac, PhoneArena, 1
4. Simplified Public Wi-Fi Connections

Users can now enter public Wi-Fi login credentials on one Apple device, and the info will sync across all Apple devices via iCloud Keychain — no need to re-enter details when connecting on another device.
5. Support for Third-Party Voice Assistants

In compliance with EU regulations, Apple will allow users to set third-party voice assistants like ChatGPT or Google Gemini as default instead of Siri.
This feature will launch in Europe first, with possible expansion to other regions.
Source: Reddit, 19to5Mac, 1
6. Real-Time Translation via AirPods

iOS 19 will enable live language translation through AirPods. When users listen to a foreign language, a translated version will be played in real time.
It can also translate the user’s own voice back into the original language.
Source: Indiatimes
7. Smarter Health App

The Health app gets an AI upgrade to provide personalized health recommendations — including food tracking, fitness suggestions, and even virtual consultations with health experts via video.
Source: Indiatimes
8. Safer and More Flexible Messaging

iOS 19 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, improving security between iPhone and Android users.
You can also edit or unsend messages, reply inline, and use enhanced emoji reactions.
Source: Indiatimes, Reddit
📱 Devices Supported by iOS 19

iOS 19 will support devices starting from iPhone 12 mini and newer.

⚠️ iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will not receive this update.
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📅 Release Timeline
June 9, 2025: Beta version announced at WWDC 2025
September 2025: Official release alongside the iPhone 17 launch
Source:The Times of India