Apple readies dramatic software overhaul

Aims to transform interface of iPhone, iPad, and Mac for new generation of users

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Apple Inc is preparing one of the most dramatic software overhauls in the company's history, aiming to transform the interface of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac for a new generation of users.

The revamp—due later this year—will fundamentally change the look of the operating systems and make Apple's various software platforms more consistent, according to people familiar with the effort. That includes updating the style of icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons.

As part of the push, the company is working to simplify the way users navigate and control their devices, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the project hasn't been announced. The design is loosely based on the Vision Pro's software, they said.

Apple is betting that a breakthrough new interface can help spur demand after a sluggish stretch. Its revenue slowed following a pandemic-era surge in technology spending, and growth is only returning gradually. Apple's iPhone—its biggest moneymaker—suffered a surprise dip in sales during the most recent holiday season.