Apple’s about to drop one of the biggest software overhauls in its history, and it’s all about making the iPhone, iPad, and Mac feel more seamless for the next-gen crowd, according to a report in Bloomberg.

Set to roll out later this year, the update is bringing a major redesign to Apple’s operating systems—think new icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons.

Basically, if you thought iOS or macOS looked the same for too long, Apple’s about to shake things up.

According to people in the know, they’re pulling design cues from the Vision Pro, so expect a more modern, streamlined experience.

One of the big focuses it to make it easier to navigate and control your device. Apple wants everything to feel more intuitive, which could be a major win after a period of sluggish sales.

The iPhone—Apple’s golden goose—took an unexpected dip in holiday sales, so this redesign might be part of the company’s strategy to reignite excitement.

The updates will come with iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 (code-named “Luck”) and macOS 16 (code-named “Cheer”). And they aren’t just surface-level tweaks—this is the biggest macOS upgrade since Big Sur in 2020 and the most dramatic iPhone revamp since iOS 7 in 2013.

Expect to hear all about it at Apple’s WWDC in June, where the company will likely want to shift the focus away from its messy AI rollout. Apple just put a pause on its Siri AI upgrades, a move that lined up with earlier reports about development struggles.

The main goal of this redesign is consistency.

Right now, Apple’s various OS interfaces don’t always match up—jumping from iPhone to Mac to Vision Pro can feel a little disjointed.

This update aims to fix that. That said, Apple isn’t going full Android-style with a single operating system for everything. They’re keeping macOS and iPadOS separate, which conveniently encourages people to buy both.

VisionOS, which was originally built for Apple’s mixed-reality headset, plays a big role here. Even though the Vision Pro isn’t exactly flying off shelves, its software introduced some sleek UI elements—like circular icons, translucent panels, and a more depth-focused design—that Apple now wants to bring to other devices.

Obviously, some things, like hand gestures, won’t translate to the iPhone and Mac, but a lot of the aesthetic changes will.

Of course, Apple’s design changes don’t always go over smoothly. Just look at the uproar over last year’s Photos app revamp—now imagine that happening across the entire OS.

With over 2 billion Apple devices in use worldwide, this redesign is a high-stakes move. If Apple nails it, we could be looking at a fresh new era for iOS and macOS. If not… well, people still aren’t over iOS 7’s drastic switch-up.