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iOS 19 will overhaul apps with a glassy, floating look that’s reminiscent of visionOS, with Apple focusing on a more rounded, translucent design that puts content front and center.

Leaker Jon Prosser shared several mockups based on images of iOS 19 that he allegedly saw, though Gurman says that the mockups are out of date and not representative of what we’ll actually see. Still, these could give an early look at the design direction that Apple is planning, if they are in any way accurate.

Prosser showed off a redesigned Camera app, featuring a design that provides more screen space for the photo preview, with translucent pop-out menus that can be swiped through to select various camera modes.

There are separate menus for photo and video categories, and the options change based on what’s selected. The menus appear to be similar to the translucent menus that visionOS uses.

Prosser’s Messages app mockup shows an interface with rounded, translucent bubble-shaped navigation buttons at the top and softer, rounder corners for the keyboard and word suggestions. The return button, a button for going back to the Messages list, and the FaceTime button have a deeper blue shade that has a bit of a glow about it, but Prosser’s mockup does not show fundamental changes to the layout.

Many apps like the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, Photos, Phone, and more have been described as having pill-shaped tab bars at the bottom for accessing controls. There’s also less transitioning. Search, for example, doesn’t have its own dedicated interface, and instead expands out from the tab bar.

The design of Apple’s most recent apps, Invites, Apple Sports, and Apple Playground, could hint at the visionOS-like redesign we could see in iOS 19. The apps have more translucent user interface elements, expanding buttons, and an emphasis on content.

I used to change up task managers often, always looking for a new app that could make keeping up with todos just a little bit better. But for years now I’ve stuck with Apple’s Reminders app, and a tiny new iOS 18 feature has turned out to make a big difference for me.

Reordering your Today list in iOS 18

Apple’s Reminders app has become much more powerful than a simple list app.

There are new features added all the time, including a variety in iOS 18 last fall.

Out of those additions, an especially small new feature has been my favorite—not counting what’s technically a Calendar upgrade.

In iOS 18 you can now reorder sections in your Today list, something that was impossible before.

When viewing Today, tap the three-dot icon in Reminders’ top-right corner to reveal an ‘Edit Sections’ button.

Here, you’ll see that Today includes three main sections:

• Overdue
• All-Day
• Timed Reminders

Essentially, your Today list sorts reminders based on their time status.

If they’re overdue from a previous day, they’ll show up first. These are followed by all-day reminders, meaning they don’t have a specific time but are due today.

Finally, the Timed Reminders section includes everything with a specific time—and it’s sorted into Morning, Afternoon, and Evening.

These same main sections existed before iOS 18, but you couldn’t change their order. You always saw overdue tasks at the top, followed by all-day, then timed.

Here’s why reordering has been such a valuable upgrade for me.

Why Reminders’ default Today setup doesn’t work for me

Most of what I put into the Reminders app doesn’t involve hard deadlines.

I’ll assign due dates, but in most cases if I don’t complete something on a given day, it’s not a huge deal.

As a result, it’s not uncommon for me to let tasks become ‘overdue’ in the app.

And before iOS 18, that meant my Today view was always very poorly organized.

Why? Because overdue reminders got front-and-center treatment at the top of my list.

The problem is, these reminders are almost never the most important tasks on my agenda. If they were, I’d likely have completed them already.

Tasks assigned to the current day, and those with specific times, are more important to me 99% of the time.

So in iOS 18, I was able to move ‘Overdue’ reminders to the bottom of my Today view.

This way, the new tasks for the day don’t get lost under the clutter of overdue reminders. Rather, they get the prominent placement they deserve.

And when I’m ready to tackle overdue items, they’re waiting right at the bottom of the list.

I completely understand why Apple’s default sorting puts overdue tasks at the top, since for plenty of users I suspect overdue items merit more attention.

But for me, customizing the Reminders app to de-prioritize overdue items has been a very welcome upgrade.

Have you reordered your Today list in Reminders on iOS 18? Let us know in the comments.

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After starting earlier this week, Google has rolled out the redesigned Keep for Android “Quick capture” widget.

Per Android’s latest Tier 1 guidelines, the widget background hits “all four edges of the bounds of the [homescreen] grid.” Previously, it was just the left/right edge for a shorter design.

Everything is now placed in buttons, with that previously only being the case for the ‘plus.’ The shortcut for creating a new text note is now a vertical pill, while it’s a rounded rectangle for list, audio, drawing, and camera. The 5×1 configuration has all the buttons, but the 4×1 might not have a camera shortcut.

Material You’s flower shape is still available and has been updated to be larger. Google Keep has also refreshed the 3×1 pill configuration to be much larger.

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Old vs. new

Google did not update the Note collection or Single note widgets, which already take up all available space.

This redesigned Quick capture widget redesign is rolling out as a server-side update, with Google Keep 5.25.142.x widely rolling out today. Besides force stopping Keep from App info, you might want to remove your existing widget and place it again on a homescreen.

Google Drive’s Android widgets have also been updated to this new style.

This story was updated on April 11th with new Pixel 9a sale details.

Following the Apple iPhone 16 price drop and Samsung’s free Galaxy Watch giveaway, the Google Pixel 9 has joined in with the spring discounts. Don’t forget to hit the follow button above for the latest smartphone pricing news.

Amazon has slashed the price of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by $204 for the 128GB option, bringing the price down to $894.99. A huge discount for the company’s top flagship model, especially considering the pricing uncertainty because of incoming trade tariffs.

The base Pixel 9 has also been discounted by $151.75, bringing the price down to $647. The Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 8 series, however, are still at full price. While the base Pixel 9 deal mimics an Amazon sale last month, the Pixel 9 Pro XL price is one of the biggest discounts I have seen yet.

ForbesGoogle Launches New Pixel 9 Pro Price To Battle SamsungBy Janhoi McGregor

Google has typically knocked $150 off its top handset in the promotions it has run since the devices launched last August. But a straight $200 discount beats those sales comfortably.

Amazon can undercut the companies that make these smartphones partly because you’re buying the phone and nothing else. While Samsung and Google will throw in some freebies, store credit or access to subscription services, Amazon’s no-thrill deals involve the device with no extras.

Google Pixel 9 Trade-In Woes

The low price also balances Amazon’s poor trade-in valuations. Take a look at the selection of prices Amazon will pay for a used handset against Google’s pricing below (which itself is distinctly average). Google is only beaten on the Apple handset. Note that Amazon doesn’t accept any Google devices beyond the Pixel 5.

• Google Pixel 5 – $35 (Google’s price: $90)
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – $95 (Google’s price: $110)
• Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max – $220 (Google’s price: $194)

If you want the best possible price for your old phone, you might be better off selling it on the secondary market. Even with all of the fees and rigmarole that entails. If now is not the right time to pick up a new Pixel phone, Amazon, Google and other retailers will discount the Google Pixel 9 series again, especially as we inch closer to the Pixel 10 release this summer.

ForbesSamsung Releases New Feature Boost To More Galaxy PhonesBy Janhoi McGregor

Update Friday 11th April: Google has officially launched the Pixel 9a and with it a slew of new promotions. First up, the Search company is giving away a $100 store credit with Pixel 9a purchases. Crucially, this can’t be used on the handset itself, rather towards your next buy. Buyers can pick up the Pixel Buds A-series for $99, which is clearly the intention behind that offer. As we have seen before with Samsung, budget wearables are a good makeweight in deals like this.

Google has also upped its trade-in prices for your old phone. The company says you can pick up the Pixel 9a for as little as $99 with the right trade-in. That, of course, means handing over a Pixel 8 Pro, or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. You can get the new phone for free if you swap in the original Pixel Fold or iPhone 15 Pro Max. A slightly more realistic trade-in is the iPhone 14 Pro Max, is worth $405, but that still feels like a downgrade to me. None of these phones should be traded in for the Pixel 9a.

More sensical deals include $200 for the Pixel 7a, $280 for the iPhone 14 and $180 for the Pixel 6 Pro.

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Apple released iOS 18.4 on March 31, and the update brought bug fixes, new emoji and a new recipes section in Apple Newsto all iPhones. The update also brought a handful of new controls to your iPhone’s Control Center, including a control that brings Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

For this weekend only, Burton Goods has decided to knock a massive 40% off all of its iPhone accessories, including its latest collection of leather iPhone 16 cases and MagSafe wallets. Previously updated with even better Camera Control cutouts, we loved our hands-on time with these American-made artisan leather cases and they are now at some of the best prices ever through this weekend. However, we have secured out readers an additional 10% off the already heavily marked down gear using code iPhone10 at checkout. Details below.

Burton Goods offers 50% off all leather iPhone accessories

Burton Goods is easily one of our favorite leather Apple gear accessory makers, from its gorgeous iPad and MacBook cases right through to its latest-generation of iPhone 16 gear – the Modern Pocket Book Wallet Case, my personal favorite the Heritage Leather Case, Heritage MagSafe Wallet Stand, MagSafe Leather Wallet Stand, and more. This weekend’s sale includes all of those alongside Luxury Modern Pocket Book that includes a magnetic folio wallet as well as an innerHeritage Leather Case for some 2-in-1 action.

And with our code, everything is now 50% off to deliver some of the best prices we have ever tracked to date. You’ll find all of the gear already marked down by 40% on the site right here, just remember to use our iPhone10 code for an additional 10% off at checkout, and then dive into some details and the discounted prices after using this code on the highlight models below:

Modern Pocket Book Wallet Case $45 (Reg. $90)

For iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

• NEW – Robust cut leather with improved durability
• NEW – Improved camera fit and finish
• Full-Grain leather, all-in-one iPhone case and wallet
• Fully removable iPhone shell, withultra-strongmagnetic security
• MagSafe compatible
• French-hemmed seams
• Magnetic tab keeps phone and wallet closed
• Leather ages beautifullywith a rich patina
• Marine-grade, UV-resistant, nylon stitching

Heritage Leather Case $40 (Reg. $80)

For iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

• Designed to perfectly fitiPhone 16 Pro
• Full-Grain leather
• Elegant and tactile stitching on back
• Designed specifically forBurton MagSafe Wallets
• MagSafe compatible
• Soft microfiber interior
• Leather ages beautifullywith a rich patina
• Fully accessible ports and cameras

Heritage MagSafe Wallet Stand $40 (Reg. $80)

• American full-grain leather
• Magsafe Compatible Wallet and Stand
• Strong stainless steel hinge
• EXTRA strong magnetic grip when paired with a Burton Goods case
• Built-in stand for horizontal and vertical viewing
• Rugged nylon stitching
• Fits up to 3-4 credit card(one more once the leather breaks in)
• RFID Shielded

MagSafe Leather Wallet Stand $30 (Reg. $60)

• Magsafe Compatible
• EXTRA strong magnetic grip with any Burton Goods case
• Inspired by a postal style closure
• American full-grain leather
• Rugged nylon stitching
• Fits up to two credit card(one more once the leather breaks in)
• Built-In stand and wallet

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CarPlay is used and loved by millions of iPhone owners. And while the wait for CarPlay 2 keeps getting longer, iOS 18.4 and other recent updates hint at a promising CarPlay trend.

CarPlay 1.0 is slowly getting better, with iOS 18.4 bringing the latest upgrades

For an iOS feature that’s used by so many iPhone owners, CarPlay’s update cadence in the last few years has been lacking.

After Apple announced its “next generation of CarPlay” back in 2022 alongside iOS 16, the company seemed to invest very little into improving the existing CarPlay system.

We’ve gotten app updates and wallpapers coordinated with new iOS versions, but not much else.

Recently though, albeit slowly, that’s started to change.

iOS 18.4, for example, adds a few nice CarPlay upgrades:

1. Vehicles with large screens now support three rows of app icons, up from two
2. Sports apps can offer CarPlay versions
3. and in the EU, Google Maps can be set as the default navigation app

These upgrades, alongside CarPlay’s iOS 18.1 AI-related features and NACS change, signal a possible new trend.

Apple seems ready to invest a little more in the current CarPlay 1.0 system.

Is Apple planning a new path for CarPlay’s future?

After CarPlay 2 failed to hit its 2024 shipping deadline, I wrote that Apple should reboot CarPlay’s “next generation” as an upgraded version of the current system.

CarPlay 2, as Apple envisioned it, involves deep buy-in from auto manufacturers. Essentially, Apple wants control of more vehicle elements than just the infotainment screen.

But even after years of waiting, when CarPlay 2 does arrive it will only be available to a fraction of current CarPlay users—those who buy a fancy new car that supports it.

Leaks of various CarPlay 2 elements have shown that Apple could make positive upgrades to the current CarPlay system now.

For example, images revealed some of the customizable widgets CarPlay 2 will bring to the vehicle.

Is there a reason widgets have to be exclusive to pricey new vehicles as part of CarPlay 2? Couldn’t Apple offer them as part of the current CarPlay experience?

I may be overly optimistic, but Apple’s recent updates to CarPlay as part of iOS 18 have me wondering if that’s now become the plan.

Even as work continues on the full CarPlay 2 vision, maybe Apple’s decided to start bringing relevant features to the existing CarPlay experience too.

We’re just two months from iOS 19’s unveiling. Could the big new design extend to CarPlay? Maybe with widgets as a part of it?

That may be asking a lot. But with the first CarPlay 2 vehicles MIA, it would be great news if Apple is planning a long-overdue pivot.

Do you think Apple’s plans for CarPlay have changed, and we might get more new features moving forward? Let us know in the comments.

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What you need to know

• A recent email highlights the upcoming start for Samsung Wallet’s “Buy now, Pay later” (BNPL) feature.
• Samsung states users can join the waitlist to prepare for its April 28 to June 6 run in the U.S.; however, the test is confined to certain cards and U.S. states.
• Samsung Wallet’s recent update brought a digital key expansion to users for Polestar and Volvo models.

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Samsung has started a trial run for a familiar feature in its Wallet app for users in the U.S.

An email for a new “Buy now, Pay later” (BNPL) feature in Samsung Wallet was spotted by SammyGuru. The company’s email highlights the feature’s upcoming rollout, thanks to its partnership with Splitit for “Installment Payments.” The Early Access Program for BNPL starts on April 28 and runs until June 6 in the U.S. While the feature will leverage your Galaxy device’s NFC capabilities, there are extra details Samsung is highlighting.

The iOS 18 update is still fresh on our minds and on our iPhones, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to what comes next. Rumored iOS 19 features are already grabbing attention and turning heads, with fans excited to hear about the next stage of changes. Apple Intelligence is expected to continue being a key part of the updates, and despite all odds, it appears that Siri AI could also make a meek debut this time around.

With iOS 19, a new design update is expected to enhance the user experience of using an iPhone, featuring a new camera app and UI details inspired by visionOS. Curious to hear what else the iOS 19 news and rumors have to offer? Let’s break down what we know.

iOS 19 Features Coming in 2025: When Exactly Can We Expect a Release?

We’re still months away from any new concrete updates from Apple about the upcoming iOS 19 features and what they will mean for the smartphone. Apple has fallen behind on the promises it made during the last OS announcements and release, which has caused fans to be a tad bit more suspicious about the promises being made this time around.

Still, most can’t stay mad at their favorite tech moguls for too long, and so the iOS 19 news is still getting everyone mentally prepared for the upcoming release.

What to expect with iOS 19: The OS update is expected to showcase the most significant system design overhaul since iOS 7 in 2013. It is expected to be heavily inspired by the Apple Vision Pro’s visionOS.

iOS 19 release date and timeline: We don’t have a confirmed release date, but the iOS 19 beta features could be showcased at WWDC 2025 in early June 2025, with the gradual rollout starting in September alongside the iPhone 17 series.

What’s New with iOS 19: Design overhaul akin to VisionOS, redesigned camera app, enhanced Sri with advanced AI capabilities, Apple Intelligence expansion, unified ecosystem and navigation across devices, live call translation

Devices eligible for iOS 19: The large majority of devices that support iOS 18 and were released in the last five years will be eligible for the iOS 19 update. Some, like the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or the iPhone XS Max, may not be able to benefit from the update.

iOS 19 Rumors: Leaks Say There’s Much to Look Forward To

The iOS 19 update could be just what Apple needs to stabilize its place in the smartphone market, especially when released with the much-awaited iPhone releases like the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These smartphones have their own rumors floating around and creating a stir, but for now, let’s focus on the iOS 19 news.

Major Design Overhaul with VisionOS Inspiration Expected with iOS 19

With iOS 19, the new design is expected to take on a more “glass-like” aesthetic with translucent menus, buttons, and notifications, as well as more rounded app icons. These changes should enhance transparency and depth with a subtle lighting effect enhancing the visuals of the device.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the project, codenamed “Solarium” internally, will simplify navigation with updated icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons. While it is expected to be the biggest design overhaul since the iOS 7 launch, we’re cautious about our expectations because it remains unclear just how much the design can really change.

Apple Intelligence Will Be a Small Part of the iOS 19 Update

As of now, we haven’t heard much about future iOS 19 Apple Intelligence features, and it appears that Apple will concentrate on improving the existing features on the smartphone first. The current set of features is already limited and could be expanded to do more for its users.

Some features, like Notification Summaries, have been criticized for being inaccurate, and Apple could do well to improve its capabilities. Deeper AI integration in existing iPhone apps appears to be the way forward.

There are some iOS 19 rumors that suggest AI-generated Apple Music playlists could get a boost, and Health coaching powered by AI could also make an appearance.

Enhanced Siri with Advanced AI Capabilities

Could iOS 19 see the debut of Siri intelligence? It’s possible. Despite indications that the Siri enhancements could be delayed to next year, Apple does appear to have narrowed in on bringing some enhanced capabilities to Siri this year, but it’s more likely that we’ll see it arrive with a later update of the OS, maybe with iOS 19.4.

Features like personal context (tracking emails, messages, and files), on-screen awareness, and deeper app integration are anticipated, allowing Siri to perform tasks like finding specific content or completing actions across apps. Until Apple is ready with its own LLMs to do the heavy lifting, a partnership with a third-party provider could also be in the books.

AI-Powered Health Coaching In the Future

The initial iOS 19 update may not bring a revamped health app, but future updates could see the arrival of new AI-supported health analysis. With videos from experts and tools like food tracking, the app could be a critical aid in making lifestyle changes for the users.

A Redesigned Camera App Shows up Frequently with the iOS 19 Leaks

The iOS 19 features and rumors mention a new camera app with the visionOS aesthetics we mentioned earlier. This would mean a more streamlined interface with translucent pop-out menus for other shooting modes to reduce the clutter on the screen. A floating shutter button and bottom setting placement could also be among the changes, along with new effects.

AirPods Supported by a Live Translation Feature Have Also Been Rumored

The iOS 19 leaks indicate that AirPods could soon be able to support a live-translate feature for conversations, relying on the Translate app on the iPhone. The phone will be able to detect the audio and language of a speaker, translate it, and communicate it back to the AirPods wearer in English.

The person should then be able to speak back in English and have the app play the translated version to the other speaker in their preferred language. This translation is already possible via the app, but the AirPods integration could add another level of ease to the process. We’ve also seen evidence of the AirPods getting other features in the future, like a camera, but this is a separate rumor entirely and even further from being confirmed.

The iOS 19 News Is Limited but Exciting All the Same

Gurman claims that the iOS 19 update will feature a “larger-than-usual number of features,” but we haven’t seen much evidence of any groundbreaking moves by Apple. The UI update will perhaps be the biggest change this year, but it’s unlikely that Apple will stray too far from the design principles it has showcased so far.

The company has not necessarily been able to offer too much innovation to the market in recent years, although it did make an admirable and expensive effort with the Apple Vision Pro. In categories like smart rings, flip phones, and smart home devices, it has fallen behind despite rumors that it was looking into entering these new smartphone markets.

With recent releases in categories like mini PCs, MacBooks, and iPads, Apple was able to make a decent upgrade with its in-house technology. However, many fans are still waiting on the company to give them something new to be excited about. Could the iOS 19 Siri intelligence upgrade offer that, or does Apple need to do more? We’ll have to see.

Are there any iOS 19 features you’re excited about? What would Apple have to do with the iOS 19 update to impress you? Let us know. For more iOS 19 news, subscribe to Technowize so you never have to miss out.