- The Camera app becomes fully customizable with configurable widgets for advanced users.
- Siri is integrated directly into the camera through a new Visual Intelligence mode to recognize objects and data.
- Safari and the Weather app receive interface redesigns to improve navigation and access to weather data.
We're just days away from Apple unveiling the next major update to its mobile devices. While there have already been plenty of hints about improvements to artificial intelligence and the potential rollout of Liquid Glass, the latest leaks from Bloomberg, specifically from Mark Gurman, have left us speechless by detailing profound changes to tools we use every day.
This isn't just about cosmetic tweaks; it's about making the iPhone truly adapt to the person carrying it. From unprecedented flexibility in photography to a Siri that's no longer a laughingstock but a powerful visual tool, the new operating system promises to shake the foundations of the user experience.
A camera perfectly tailored to your needs.
The camera app is about to take a significant leap forward. Apple understands that not everyone takes photos the same way: a parent wanting to capture a quick moment with their children is different from a content creator who needs complete control over exposure and resolution . Therefore, the interface will become fully customizable.
The key lies in a new widgets section called "Add Widgets," where you can choose which controls you want readily available at the top of the screen. These elements will be divided into three clear categories: basic, manual, and settings , allowing you to organize your workspace according to your preferences.
But there's more, because Apple plans for each capture mode (Photo, Video, or Portrait) to have its own set of tools. This means that when you switch modes, the interface will automatically adapt to show, for example, depth adjustments in Portrait mode or microphone and stabilization controls in Video mode, preventing the screen from becoming cluttered with unnecessary buttons.
For those of us who tend to use our phones with one hand, there's good news: some of these controls could be moved closer to the shutter button . This will prevent us from having to juggle our thumbs to reach the top right corner, especially on the Pro Max models, which are practically bricks.
The new Siri Mode: AI enters the visor
Siri will no longer be limited to voice commands or Dynamic Island. Now, a dedicated mode within the camera app essentially transforms the viewfinder into an input tool for artificial intelligence. By swiping into this mode, the shutter button will change to the Apple Intelligence logo , indicating that you've entered AI mode.
This feature is an evolution of Visual Intelligence. We'll no longer have to rely solely on the Camera Control button (which many don't even know exists), but will instead have direct and logical access. Siri will be able to help us identify plants, animals, or translate text in real time, integrating ChatGPT and Google Image Search capabilities to give us much more comprehensive answers.
The most powerful feature will be the new practical functions. For example, we'll be able to point our phone at a milk carton and the AI will scan the nutrition labels and transfer them directly to the Health app. It will also be possible to photograph a business card or poster with a phone to add it to Contacts without typing a single word, or convert physical tickets into digital passes within Wallet.
Improvements to Safari and the Weather app
Safari is also getting a productivity-focused facelift. The redesign centers on the homepage, implementing a four-tab system: Favorites, Bookmarks, Reading List, and History . This will make the browser feel much cleaner and it will be more intuitive to return to articles saved for later reading.
On the other hand, the Weather app introduces a section called "Conditions." Instead of navigating through complex menus, we can quickly switch between temperature, wind, and rain from the main screen, making the information much more readable at a glance.
We can't forget that the overall system will receive tweaks to the Liquid Glass aesthetic. Apps like Apple Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV will unify their navigation bars, eliminating the separate search button to gain space and visual consistency . In addition, the keyboard will boast new animations and smoother controls for correcting typing errors.
The big event is WWDC on June 8th, where it will be confirmed whether Siri will truly debut as a standalone app and if the new "Search or Ask" search system will definitively replace Spotlight. It's very likely that the more advanced AI features will be limited to the latest models , such as the iPhone 17 or 16 Pro series, due to the hardware required for real-time vision processing.
Ultimately, we are moving towards an ecosystem where personalization and visual intelligence take center stage, transforming the camera into a professional workspace and making native apps like Safari and Weather much more agile and straightforward in their daily use.