One of the most used iPhone apps is undoubtedly the camera application. This has received the necessary new functions in recent years that were always stuck. According to Jon Prosser Would the iOS 19 Camera app possibly get a new design in the style of Visionos.
Jon Prosser says he has seen a video containing the renewed camera app in action. The video shows that the camera app has been simplified with more space for the camera image and only a few buttons.
Camera app in iOS 19
The camera app for iPhone is one of the most used applications. In recent years, Apple has added various new functions including night mode, photographic styles, camera controls, spatial photos, film mode, etc. These were always stuck, Apple may want to straighten this and the camera app.
New design camera
Jon Prosser would have seen a video of the renewed camera app in action. To protect his sources, he has created a new concept video showing the new design of the camera app.
The design of the camera application is probably simplified with more space for the camera image. At the top, the buttons remain visible to flash, shared photo library and live photos.
At the bottom you can only find the shutter button, changing lenses and a shortcut for recently taken photos. This includes a minimalist button to switch between the different photo and video functions.
Quick coupling photo and video functions
The minimalist button under the shutter button is a shortcut to the different photo and video functions. Prosser says that with this button you can quickly switch between taking a photo or video. If you want to use other modes such as portrait, panorama, film, slow motion, etc. Then you have to hold down this button to open a menu.
Visionos style
When you look at the new design, you might notice something. Visionos for the Vision Pro has a similar design. Here too, transparent elements and rounded buttons are used. This emphasizes the simplicity and minimalist user experience. There is a chance that we will see this style in more apps for iOS 19.
iOS 19 Availability
iOS 19 will be announced during WWDC 2025 and will be in beta this summer. The official version is expected in September when the new iPhone 17 (Pro) and iPhone 17 Air is also announced.