Apple is set to introduce a feature in iOS 17 that will transform
locked iPhones into smart home displays. According to a report by Mark
Gurman of Bloomberg, when the phone is locked and placed horizontally,
the interface will showcase weather updates, calendar appointments and
notifications in a similar style to smart home displays. Gurman further
stated that the functionality of the interface in question will resemble
smart home devices by Google and Amazon. The purpose of this feature is
to enhance the usefulness of iPhones when they are idle on a desk or
nightstand. It will utilize a dark background and bright text,
facilitating easy readability from a distance.
Building upon Apple's lock screen widgets introduced in iOS 16, the
smart home-style display will expand the capabilities of the lock
screen. These widgets enable users to view concise information such as
weather updates and news headlines below the time on their lock screens.
The upcoming smart home-style display in iOS 17 will take this concept
further, providing a more immersive and comprehensive display of
information.
Gurman report further informed that the tech giant is actively
developing a smart home-style display feature for iPads. However, it is
worth mentioning that Apple tends to introduce features to iPhones at a
faster pace compared to iPads. This is evident from the fact that lock
screen widgets, which are available on iPhones, are not yet accessible
on iPads. Nevertheless, Apple is working towards bringing the smart
home-style display feature to iPads in the future.
Apple has extensive plans for iOS 17, including significant updates
to the iPhone's Wallet app and improvements to its location services.
Additionally, a dedicated journaling app is said to be in the works,
aiming to assist users in logging their thoughts conveniently.
Furthermore, Apple is actively working on enhancing SharePlay, the
feature that enables synchronized streaming of TV shows, movies, and
music with friends and family during FaceTime calls. These updates
indicate Apple's commitment to delivering a more comprehensive and
enriched user experience with iOS 17.
Apple is planning updates for AirPlay, the feature that enables
streaming and content sharing between Apple devices and Apple TV or
compatible smart TVs. The tech giant has been engaged in discussions
with hotels to simplify the process of streaming video and audio to
devices that users don't personally own. These updates aim to enhance
the overall AirPlay experience and expand its usability in various
settings, providing greater convenience and flexibility to Apple device
users.
Tech Crunch also wrote that Apple is actively developing
emotion-tracking technology and intends to introduce an iPad version of
the iPhone Health app in the near future. Furthermore, the Health app
will also receive an update to incorporate the new tools to
track emotions and manage vision conditions, including nearsightedness.
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