Apple is set to announce iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 at its WWDC in June, with significant updates that align with Apple’s visionOS. iPadOS 19 is rumored to introduce a macOS-style menu bar when used with the Magic Keyboard, enhancing its laptop-like experience. Additionally, it will feature Storage Manager 2.0, which improves multitasking when the keyboard is attached. Meanwhile, iOS 19 will support external displays for iPhones with USB-C, offering a Stage Manager-like interface to extend screen space without a full desktop mode, though there may be limitations on resolution and app displays.
Apple is anticipated to announce iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 during its yearly WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Early reports suggest that these iterations of its mobile operating systems will introduce the most significant modifications in years, featuring UI elements that echo Apple’s visionOS.
Latest rumors indicate that iPadOS 19 will incorporate a macOS-style menu bar at the top when paired with Apple’s Magic Keyboard. This will provide a much more laptop-like experience (or specifically, a MacBook-like one).
Additionally, there will be Storage Manager 2.0, an upgraded multitasking feature that activates automatically when the keyboard is connected. This enhancement is expected to make app and window management “smoother and more productive than ever,” according to the source of this rumor.
iOS 19 is set to introduce support for external displays on iPhones equipped with a USB-C port, offering a Stage Manager-like interface. While it won’t provide a full desktop mode, it will allow users to extend their screen space onto an external display or TV. There might be some limitations regarding resolution and/or the number of apps that can be displayed simultaneously.
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