New iPhone might have flat design

This artist's concept speculates on what Apple's new mobile operating system might look like(CNN image)

News | by CIOL Correspondent

BANGALORE, INDIA: The new Apple iPhone or iPhone 5S is now rumored to come with a more muted and flat design aesthetic along with iOS 7.

According to 9to5 Mac's sources, many of the textures currently present in iOS - linen on the notifications panel and leather in the calendar app - will be replaced with flat black and white colors. As for the home screen, apps will no longer have gloss, shadows and shine applied to the icons, but their corners will remain rounded.

9to5 Mac also suggests that apps such as Mail, Calendar and Maps will gain a more unified look. The report suggests that all apps will share a similar white base each with its own unique color scheme.

Apple is expected to unveil the new iOS 7 at WWDC 2013, its developers conference that kicks off June 10.

CNN reports that Jonathan Ive who took over the responsibility for look and feel and software, is not a fan of the skeuomorphic heavy design cues that currently dominate iOS.

"While we previously heard rumors that Ive was planning a broad UI (user interface) overhaul with iOS 7, we didn't have many specific details. Now, 9to5 Mac is reporting that Ive's look for iOS 7 will be "black, white and flat all over."

These moves coalesce with more general trends we've seen in the last 12 to 18 months in mobile and web design. In fact, we've seen concept videos from fans that mirror many of the rumored changes headed towards iOS.