Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman continues his iOS 19 tidbits streak by revealing two upcoming new features in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, which was published today.Gurman says that iOS 19 will include a major localization focus on supporting customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India.Specifically, that entails a new Arabic-English software keyboard for iPhone and a new calligraphy pen for Apple Pencil users.
From today’s Power On, Gurman says: These software changes clearly plays into supporting future sales growth opportunities in key emerging markets for the company.The new keyboard would likely allow users to easily type in English and Arabic in the same context.The new reed pen would help users use the virtual stylus to digitally write in complicated Arabic script, recreating works of artistic calligraphy.
Obviously, the latter feature is only relevant to iPadOS 19 due to the Apple Pencil requirement.Gurman has previously reported iOS 19 will include other smaller enhancements like improving the connection experience to public captive WiFi networks, and AI-powered battery life optimization.The major change for iOS 19 is expected to be a visual design overhaul, featuring an updated system theme, changes to app navigation metaphors like tab bars, and updated icons.
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