- Apple is reportedly working on visual improvements for the Camera app inside iOS 19.
- The leak points to a redesigned Camera app that will feature a translucent background with minimal controls.
- Upon opening, the Camera app will only display the Photo and Video tabs and will display subsequent options when you tap on them.
It’s only been a few months since Apple released the official version of iOS 18. While the dust is yet to settle, it looks like they’re already working on the next version of iOS. A recent report now reveals that Apple is preparing a huge upgrade to the Camera app, and we may soon it on iOS 19.
According to a video shared by Front Page Tech , the Camera app on iOS 19 will get a significant redesign. The channel’s host Jon Prosser states that he got to see the upcoming Camera app in action, but in order to protect his source’s identity, his team managed to recreate the experience from scratch.
Image Credit: Front Page Tech/ YouTube (screenshot by Ajaay Srinivasan/ Beebom)
The video reveals that the Camera app on iOS 19 may feature only two tabs at the bottom – Photo and Video , as opposed to multiple sections for Time-Lapse, Slo-mo, Cinematic, Portrait, and Pano. The design could be intended to make the interface minimal and more intuitive than its current layout.
Tapping on these tabs will show an expanded menu with additional options. So, the Photo tab may showcase option like Depth, Spatial, Pano, Style, Aspect, Exposure, and Timer . Similarly, the options inside the Video menu will be different with stuff like Depth, Spatial, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Action, and Exposure .
Image Credit: Front Page Tech/ YouTube (screenshot by Ajaay Srinivasan/ Beebom)
The menus themselves will get some form of a translucent look , without obstructing the content inside the viewfinder. Besides, the app will continue to offer additional controls at the top of the screen. You’ll be able to control the resolution and frame rate, and toggle the flash and Live Photos options, similar to the current app.
The revamp of the Camera app on iOS 19 appears to take notes from Apple’s visionOS . Prosser hints that these visual changes may not just focus on the Camera app alone. But we may see its large-scale adoption inside iOS itself. If that happens to be true, iOS 19 will certainly be a huge upgrade and the first major redesign since iOS 7, one that ties the company’s established mobile OS to newer elements of its Vision Pro headset.
We’re still half a year away from the iOS 19 announcement and a full nine months from its official launch. So, I’d advise going about this development with a pinch of salt. Who knows whether Apple even has plans to keep working on its Vision Pro line, since it has already halted its production due to reduced demands. There’s also a possibility that these are reserved for internal testing and may never even come to fruition.
Ajaay’s love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he’s channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it’s time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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