Apple is set to unveil new features for the iPhone keyboard and Apple Pencil in iOS 19 at WWDC 25, specifically designed to enhance usability for Arabic speakers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Apple executives are exercising caution in announcing these features, aiming to avoid the pitfalls experienced with the previous Apple Intelligence rollout.

While some enhancements to Apple Intelligence may be discussed, significant changes are not anticipated, although a potential collaboration with Google's Gemini AI model could be mentioned.

These updates are part of Apple's broader strategy to improve user experience and address developer concerns regarding app discoverability and monetization.

Significant changes are also coming to the App Store, which generates around $100 billion annually.

The new advanced bi-directional keyboard will allow users to type seamlessly in both Arabic and English.

A virtual tool modeled after the traditional Kamish reed pen, used in Arabic calligraphy, will be introduced to enrich the writing experience.

These developments reflect Apple's commitment to innovation and its responsiveness to user needs in a fast-evolving tech landscape.

iOS 19 will feature the most substantial design update since iOS 7, including changes to icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons to streamline navigation.

The design overhaul will see iOS and iPadOS adopting UI elements inspired by visionOS, influenced by the Apple Vision Pro.

Additional features expected in iOS 19 include AI-powered battery optimization, improved connectivity for public Wi-Fi networks, and cross-device sharing of Wi-Fi details.

Insights from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman highlight Apple's ongoing efforts to cater to Middle Eastern markets, emphasizing the importance of integrating cultural nuances into the user experience.