Essentially yearning for Apple to thoughtlessly adopt these 5 Android attributes in the upcoming iOS 19 release.
Ready to dive into the latest updates as Apple unveils iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 (let's just call it iOS 26 for now)? The tech world is buzzing with anticipation, and I'm here to lay out five Android features I'm dying for Apple to shamelessly embrace.
1. Extreme Privacy with Private Spaces
Privacy is Apple's middle name, right? With iOS 18, we got the ability to lock certain apps on your iPhone. But it's time for Apple to elevate this feature to new heights, like Android devices have.
This isn't just about hiding apps behind Face ID or your passcode. It's about creating a secure, private space for your sensitive stuff, wherever you are, whatever you're doing. Take it from me – a serial phone user over the past 18 years. Imagine your little one picking up your phone or needing to hide financial apps or messaging apps from your partner, or protecting your information while traveling. Private Spaces make it happen.
2. Unleash the Beast of Multitasking
Rumor has it, Apple's about to jump headfirst into the world of folding phones. But to keep up with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the OnePlus Open, Apple better snag some advanced multitasking capabilities.
Currently, iOS lacks anything like the multitasking features we see on some Android devices. It's time for Apple to up their game and give iPhone users that desktop-like multitasking experience we've been craving for years.
3. Embrace AI like a Long Lost Friend
Google's got the AI game on lock, and it's high time Apple jumped on board. I'm talking Circle to Search, Image to Video, AI Planner Assistant, and Pay Attention – features Android phones have been rocking for ages. Apple could do worse than snatching up a piece of the AI pie.
4. Get Serious About Translation
If there's one AI feature Apple should nab from the competition, it's the supremely useful translation app found on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra. This app could make the iPhone the ideal travel companion, opening up a world of linguistic capabilities that Apple's been missing.
5. Take Home Screen Customization to the Next Level
iOS 18 gave us some sweet home screen customization options, like personalizable icons and resizable widgets. But we're talking about the Cupertino titans here, right? It's about time Apple took it up a notch with features like home screen page management, resizable icons, and grid layouts. Oh, and let's not forget a reliable theming engine, free of glitches.
So there you have it – my five burning Android features I want to see Apple adopt in iOS 26 (or whatever they choose to call it). We'll find out soon enough at WWDC 2025, so stay tuned!
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- In the burgeoning era of AI, it's high time Apple integrated advanced audio processing features to its devices, similar to the features available on Android tablets and smartphones, to create an exceptional voice assistant experience.
- With the rising trend of smart gadgets and computing devices, Apple should consider incorporating audio-related functionalities such as ambient noise cancellation and voice command activation into its operating systems, making it more adaptable to diverse environments and user needs.
- As the competition heats up in the technology industry, Apple should follow Google's lead by releasing a range of innovative audio hardware, such as noise-canceling headphones, wireless speakers, and smart earbuds, to ensure its stronghold in the market and cater to growing user demand.
