iOS 18 to Arrive With Sweeping Visual Overhaul Inspired by visionOS: Report

Apple's translucent sidebar menu that arrived on the Apple TV+ app with tvOS 17.2 is reportedly coming to iPadOS 18.

Advertisement
Written by David Delima | Updated: 12 February 2024 19:58 IST
Highlights
  • Apple could infuse iOS 18 with several visionOS design elements
  • The translucent Apple TV+ sidebar menu is said to be coming to iPadOS 18
  • iOS 18 is expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2024
iOS 18 to Arrive With Sweeping Visual Overhaul Inspired by visionOS: Report

visionOS contains several translucent visual elements with a blur effect

Photo Credit: Apple

iOS 18 could arrive later this year with a massive visual overhaul to the user interface (UI), according to a report. The next major operating system update for iPhone and iPad is expected to arrive in the second half of 2024 along with new AI features that are baked into the system and the company's Siri voice assistant — a recent report suggested that iOS 18 could be the Cupertino company's biggest update to the mobile OS in several years.

A report in The Verifier (in Hebrew) citing anonymous sources claims that Apple will redesign parts of iOS to look like visionOS — the company's operating system for the recently launched Apple Vision Pro. Featuring several translucent UI elements along with a blur effect, visionOS runs on Apple's first 'spatial computer' and lets users view content in both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) modes.

Apple is planning on refreshing parts of the operating system such as the built-in apps like Safari, as well as system menus and popups with a new design, inspired by visionOS, as per the report, that claims the first indicator of the upcoming changes was added to the Apple TV+ app with the tvOS 17.2 update.

The iPhone maker updated its eponymous content streaming app for Apple TV to tvOS 17.2 in December 2023. The update brought a new translucent sidebar menu that features design elements that are similar to visionOS. The report claims that the company will roll out the same menu design to iPadOS later this year.

Advertisement

While the publication does not have a good record in terms of leaking accurate information related to upcoming Apple products or software, this is not the first time that Apple is said to be working on a major update to iOS. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also claimed that iOS 18 will be the company's biggest update to its mobile OS in several years. The company is reportedly working on several AI features that will be baked into the upcoming operating system.

Apple is yet to make any announcements related to its upcoming software updates, and given the company's secrecy around its products and software, we can expect to find out that iOS 18 will look like in June at WWDC 2024. That's when the company typically shows off its upcoming software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, along with its Xcode development environment. 

Advertisement


Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.
 

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: iOS 18, visionOS, iOS 18 design, Apple
Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OTT Releases This Week: Mandala Murders, Ronth, Rangeen, and More
  2. These Motorola Phones Will Get Android 16 as Their Final OS Update
  3. Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025 Sale to Kick Off in India on This Date
  4. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Get a 5,500mAh Battery
  5. Realme 15 Pro 5G Launched in India Alongside Realme 15 5G: Price, Features
  6. Redmi Note 14 SE 5G to Launch in India on July 28 With These Features
  7. OpenAI's Next Frontier AI Model Could Be Released Next Month
  8. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Watch 8 Series Go on Sale in India
  9. Infinix Smart 10 Launched in India With Infinix AI Features, UltraLink Support
  10. macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26 Public Betas Released With New Features
  1. Honor Pad X7 With Snapdragon 680 SoC, 7,020mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
  2. Google Brings a Native Media Player in Gemini Mobile App, Lets Users Play Audio Overviews
  3. Apple Launches Online Tool to Create Custom Wallpapers With Its Logo
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 Series Sale Begins in India: Price, Availability
  5. Oppo Reno 14 5G Now Available in India in New Mint Green Colour Option
  6. Google Releases Web Guide Experimental Feature in Search, Uses AI to Organise Search Results Page
  7. Battlefield 6 Unveiled With First Look at Campaign, Multiplayer Reveal Event Set for July 31
  8. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Offer a Higher Capacity Battery and Faster Charging
  9. macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26 Public Betas Released With Liquid Glass Design and New Features
  10. Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025 Sale Date Announced; Prime Members to Get Early Access
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.