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What's next for iOS

Great new features in iOS 18.4 ... and a massive redesign in iOS 19!

Lewis Wallace
March 29, 2025

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With iOS 18.4 coming soon, we already know all the new features it will bring to the iPhone. This weekend’s featured story (also available as a video) will get you ready for the upgrades, which should arrive in early April.

Coincidentally, a fresh leak this week gave us a glimpse at what iOS 19’s rumored massive redesign might look like.

While some might question the specifics of the leak, nobody’s arguing about the main point: The iOS 19 redesign supposedly will draw heavily from the glossy, glassy interface of visionOS, which powers Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Each year, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference gives us our first officially sanctioned look at what’s coming next to iOS, macOS, etc. Apple nailed down the date for WWDC25 this week.
Guess who (accidentally!) makes the best computer for AI.
If you don’t know how to use Apple’s Photographic Styles feature to give your iPhone pix some swagger, you need this guide.
And finally, for your weekend shopping fix: Amazon slashed prices on loads of Apple gear for its Big Spring Sale. Here are the best Apple deals we found. Plus, Cult of Mac Deals rolled out some Apple refurbs at great prices this week, including an M1 MacBook Pro for $549.99 and an M1 iPad Air for $369.99.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Feature story

Everything new in iOS 18.4

Here's an exhaustive list of all the changes and new features iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 will introduce on your iPhone and iPad.

How-tos

How Photographic Styles make your iPhone photos aesthetic

Different photo styles directly inside the iPhone’s camera can give your pictures a radical new aesthetic.

Automate your iPhone by voice alone via Vocal Shortcuts

Vocal Shortcuts let you control your phone by speaking a command out loud. Think “Hey Siri,” but for running your own custom actions.

5 secret tips and tricks in Safari on iPhone

These Safari tips will help you browse the web faster, clean up your experience and restore tabs you accidentally close.

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News

How Apple accidentally made the best AI computer

Apple is perceived as the laggard in the AI race — despite that, the company has developed the single best computer for AI research.

Prepare to see the future of iOS and macOS at WWDC25 on June 9

WWDC25 dates have been announced for June 9–13, 2025. Apple uses WWDC to introduce major new versions of all its operating systems.

iOS 19 leak showcases visionOS-inspired glassy design

A YouTube video gives us our alleged first look at iOS 19's big visual revamp, which takes inspiration from visionOS.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Apple Music Classical goes deep with listening guides

When new Apple Music Classical listening guides earn praise from major musical figures like Philip Glass, you know they're a big deal.

Final Cut Pro adds Image Playground for Mac, portrait mode for iPad and more

In a great set of enhancements, Apple's video-editing software Final Cut Pro adds Image Playground, portrait mode for iPad users and more.

Surprise! Lossless audio comes to AirPods Max with USB-C

Apple just promised to upgrade the latest AirPods Max version with lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio.

Apple showcases Mac's role in editing hit series ‘Severance’ [Video]

In a new "Behind the Mac" video, Ben Stiller and his top video editor show how Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro helped bring “Severance” to the screen.

Deals

Don't miss all the best Apple deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

It's not as big as Black Friday or Prime Day, but the Amazon Big Spring Sale brings killer bargains on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch and more.

This unrestricted AI generator lets you create NSFW images

Whether for marketing materials or unique artwork, Imagiyo gives you total control. You can even use it as an NSFW AI image generator.

Plus, more software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

This M1 iPad Air refurb might be the best iPad deal right now

This M1 iPad Air refurb may be the best price/performance iPad deal available right now. It's a screamer and can run Apple Intelligence.

Plus, more discount gear from Cult of Mac Deals:

Reviews

AirFly Pro 2 makes your AirPods even better

Unlock better audio performance with AirFly Pro 2, a dongle designed to wirelessly connect your AirPods to non-Bluetooth devices.

Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 charging station review: Sleek and functional

Need a compact charging station that fast-charges your MacBook? This unusual device might be for you.

Zagg Tough Keys is the iPad 11 keyboard case young students need

We tested Zagg’s new keyboard case, which offers drop protection and essential tools for young learners.

Alogic Roam power bank keeps laptops going strong

This power bank is a bit hefty but otherwise amazingly functional and convenient for travelers.

Setups

Compact MacBook Pro station wins for best use of space

When it comes to saving space in an incredibly compact and efficient workstation, this MacBook Pro setup takes the cake.

Kanto speakers sculpt Mac mini rig's sound

Nice-looking (and sweet-sounding) Kanto speakers on stands and a powerful Kanto subwoofer under the desk make this Mac mini setup sing.

M4 iMac makes surprisingly rare appearance

This iMac setup shows how neat and tidy a workstation the all-in-one desktop can make. But the user nearly went with a Mac mini.