( CNN ) -- Rumors that Apple is preparing major design changes with iOS 7 continue to heat up , with new reports suggesting a more muted and flat design aesthetic . Last October , Jonathan Ive became responsible not only for the look and feel of Apple hardware , but also its software . By most accounts , Ive 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 did n'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 . '' According to 9to5 Mac 's sources , many of the textures currently present in iOS â€ ” linen on the notifications panel and leather in the calendar app â€ ” 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 . The green felt from Game Center and the wooden shelves from Newsstand have also reportedly been removed . 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 . Apple is expected to unveil the new iOS 7 at WWDC 2013 , its developers conference that kicks off June 10 . The big challenge with an iOS overhaul , of course , will be balancing the need for something new with the familiarity the system has with hundreds of millions of users . What do you think of the rumored plans for iOS 7 ? Let us know in the comments . See the original story on Mashable . © 2013 MASHABLE.com . All rights reserved .
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 7 at its developers conference that kicked off June 10 . Blog 9to5 Mac is reporting that I ##E 's look for iOS 7 will be ` ` black , white and flat all over '' Apps such as Mail , Calendar and Maps will reportedly have a more unified look .