The leaked new look of the camera app in iOS 19 seems to be a significant improvement, although it still lacks the feature I want.

A recent leak regarding iOS 19 suggests that the Camera app on the iPhone will receive a significant redesign. These new proposals, based on the leaked information, showcase a more streamlined approach with influences from the Apple Vision Pro. The full launch of iOS 19 is expected in September.

Over the years, the Camera app has accumulated numerous features, from Photographic Styles to Apple ProRaw. However, many users have noticed that Apple has not organized these functions intuitively. Fortunately, this situation is anticipated to change with the update coming later this year.

Although leaks about iOS are not common, the YouTube channel Front Page Tech has a reputation that allows it to be considered reliable regarding this type of information. According to them, the new design aims to replace the cluttered interface of iOS 18 with a cleaner option, inspired by the Vision Pro design. One of the most notable improvements will be the removal of the complicated row of eight modes for photos and videos, which will be replaced by a simple switch between photo and video.

It's important to note that, with this change, some camera functions may become less visible. For example, the QuickTake feature, which allows for quick shots, is now integrated into the shutter button. Still, the app appears to need this reorganization, and the redesign is expected to address existing confusions, such as the icon at the top of the screen that opens a set of options at the bottom, an aspect that many users may be unaware of.

The top bar of the app will also benefit from a makeover, providing clearer access to video specifications such as resolution and frame rates. Although Apple is expected to reserve space for shortcuts to features like Action Mode and focal lengths, some of these details seem to be missing in the new proposal. Despite this, the renewal is well-received.

However, one of the ongoing concerns is the absence of a Pro mode in the camera, which many were hoping for. Apple has made strides in this direction with video, but only through separate applications like Final Cut Pro for iPad. While more advanced features have been included in the settings menu, the possibility of a mode that shifts the experience between 'automatic photography' and 'Pro mode' would be ideal, enhancing the functionality of the iPhone camera and offering controls such as manual focus or focus peaking.

This redesign of iOS 19 represents a significant advancement, and there are hopes that it will be linked to a broader visual change across the operating system, which could be the most notable since the redesign that took place in iOS 7 in 2013.