As we get closer to WWDC 2023, some of the expected news continues to be leaked. While it’s true that the focus is on mixed reality glasses, software will also feature prominently at the conference. In this sense, there is no doubt that the most expected iOS 17. Well, Mark Gurman, from Bloomberganticipates one of the major features to be announced.
With iOS 16 and iPhone 14, Apple first introduced an always-on display on its smartphone. This allows some widgets to be displayed permanently and without having to unlock the terminal. However, with iOS 17, Apple wants to take things to the next level.
The next version of the operating system will offer intelligent display mode. Once active, your iPhone will show information that is relevant to your daily life. For example, upcoming calendar events, reminders, weather data, and notifications, among others.
An interesting point is that, unlike the always-on display, smart display will work when you have iPhone in landscape mode, thus gaining more space to reveal more information. Therefore, you can place your mobile phone in a docking station on your desktop so that these important data are always in view.
Speaking of user experience, Mark Gurman points out that the smart screen mode in iOS 17 will have black background and high brightness text. Thus, it becomes clear that the only thing that matters is the value this information can bring to your day. No extra visual embellishments.
iOS 17, the first step in an ambitious plan
Beyond the contribution that the smart screen can make to iOS 17, this is part of an even bigger plan for the future. Over the past few years, we have heard from various reliable sources that Apple plans to release a column with a screenvery similar to offerings like Google Nest HUB or Amazon Echo 10.
Therefore, the iOS 17 smart screen is only a first look at a product that will appear later.
Gurman’s report also mentions that Apple is also working on a smart display mode for the iPad.. In fact, it might be more useful than on the iPhone. We must take into account that the tablet has a large panel and that there are a large number of accessories that make it easier to place it on surfaces and even on walls. We can imagine the iPad deploying a data center in the kitchen, in the bedroom, or outside of meetings, for example.
Unfortunately, development of a smart display for the iPad is progressing slowly, according to Gurman. At WWDC 2023, we will have to agree to an offer introduced in iOS 17.
Other iOS 17 news
The above carrier ensures that iOS 17 will also bring with it Wallet App Improvements, which, of course, was somewhat forgotten in the most recent versions of the system. In addition, there will be new features in location services and, most importantly, new app to manage your personal diary. It will be similar to Notes but with social features to share moments with friends and family.
“The company is working on an update to SharePlay, a feature that allows users to use FaceTime while collaborating on apps, and AirPlay, which streams content from Apple devices to TVs and speakers. This has been discussed with hotels and other event venues. that these devices offer to make it easier for users to stream video and audio to products they don’t own,” Gurman adds.
Remember that next June 5 The first WWDC conference will take place at 19:00 in Spain and 11:00 in Mexico.. Of course, in hypertext we will have all the coverage.
Source: Hiper Textual
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