Anticipated Features and Timeline for iOS 19
Although Apple is set to unveil iOS 19 in June 2025, preliminary details about this upcoming software update are beginning to emerge.
Enhanced Conversational Abilities for Siri
One of the most exciting updates coming with iOS 19 is an evolved version of Siri. According to insights from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this new iteration will be fueled by more capable language models, making it significantly more conversational and akin to tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This enhancement aims to empower the assistant to manage more complex queries effectively.
Siri’s revamped capabilities are expected to be showcased during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025; however, users may have to wait until spring 2026 for full availability—possibly as part of a subsequent iOS version update (iOS 19.4).
As a precursor, the latest release—iOS 18.2—has already introduced initial ChatGPT functionality into Siri, hinting at further advancements including integration with Google’s Gemini model in future updates. Additionally, enhancements within the upcoming iOS versions will grant Siri improved on-screen contextual awareness and tighter controls per application while falling short of offering full-fledged conversational abilities similar to ChatGPT.
Delays on Feature Rollouts
Gurman has noted that several features originally slated for inclusion in iOS 19 have now been deferred until later updates such as iOS 19.4. He stated that “a noticeably larger number” of functionalities besides Siri will now launch in spring 2026 due to developmental delays.
This slow-paced rollout stems from ongoing work on Apple Intelligence features across recent iOS versions (from iOS 18.1 through .4), which has hindered some developers from advancing onto the next major release cycle.
Compatibility Information: Which Devices Will Support iOS 19?
A report from French site iPhoneSoft.fr indicates that all devices capable of running iOS 18 will also support its successor, which includes:
- iPhone SE (second generation or newer)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS / XS Max
- IPhone X series (11 series through current models)
The enumeration provided reflects Apple’s trend towards maintaining legacy device support; notably maintaining compatibility for older models such as the XS released back in September of ’18.
However, it is essential to note that specific features exclusive to newer hardware might not be accessible on these older devices.
If these projections are accurate—and they likely are—it would mark a second consecutive year where no existing device model has been excluded with the introduction of a new major operating system version; contrasting sharply with previous years when devices like the iconic eight-series were dropped upon launching new software editions.
The Anticipated Release Schedule
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