iOS 19 first leak shows drastic change in camera UI Leave a comment
Apple’s Vision Pro has struggled to gain traction in the market, largely due to its hefty $3,499 price tag. But if a new leak is to be believed, iPhone users could soon get a taste of its design philosophy—without having to shell out thousands of dollars.
iOS 19
Apple’s Vision Pro has struggled to gain traction in the market, largely due to its hefty $3,499 price tag. But if a new leak is to be believed, iPhone users could soon get a taste of its design philosophy—without having to shell out thousands of dollars.
A Cleaner, More Streamlined Camera Interface
The purported redesign introduces translucent menus for camera controls, allowing for a larger and more immersive viewfinder. Instead of cluttering the interface with an array of toggles, the new design simplifies things with two primary options at the bottom: Camera and Video.
Tapping each category expands a selection of relevant settings, including aspect ratio, depth, styles, exposure, and timers. Resolution and frame rate settings, which were previously more accessible, are now tucked away at the top of the screen.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining things. A similar leak last year suggested that iOS 18 would bring a Vision Pro-like camera app update, but that never materialized. It’s possible the feature was simply delayed rather than scrapped altogether.
Is This the Beginning of a Larger iOS Redesign?
While a refined camera app is a noteworthy update, the bigger question is whether this signals a broader UI overhaul for iOS 19. Prosser explored this idea with a render featuring circular icons. However, he concedes that this may be an overreach.
According to him, Apple is more likely to introduce VisionOS-inspired elements within core apps like Camera, Music, Notes, and Wallet rather than implementing a full-fledged redesign across the entire system. This would allow Apple to ease users into a new design paradigm without disrupting the familiarity that keeps millions of iPhone users loyal to iOS.
And if Apple truly believes the VisionOS aesthetic is superior, rolling it out incrementally makes sense. A sudden overhaul could alienate users who prefer consistency over change.
