iOS 17 will introduce a lock screen that essentially turns an iPhone into a smart display when it sits on a flat surface.
Bloomberg sources claim that Apple 's iOS 17 update will introduce a lock screen that will turn an iPhone into a smart display when it's on its side. You'll reportedly be able to see calendar items, notifications, and other details in a high-contrast layout, similar to what you'd see on an Amazon Echo Show or Google Nest Hub . The new lock screen is said to be more advanced than the one Google implemented in Android 10 in 2019 and comparable to a feature offered on Amazon Fire tablets.
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Apple is expected to unveil iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5 and release the final version no earlier than September. There's no word on whether the iPad will have similar functionality, though iPadOS has lagged behind iOS in features like lock screen customization.
This may not be Apple 's only smart display initiative. The tech giant is rumored to be developing multiple smart home devices that could include a detachable display . The iOS 17 update is believed to be part of a broader effort focused on displaying live information, including a major redesign of watchOS focused on widgets.
Apple iOS 17 is rumored to include a number of major changes, including sideloading apps in at least some countries. You might also see improvements to AirPlaying content to hotel TVs and other devices you don't own. An updated version of the Health and Wallet apps might also include a life journaling app.
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Also in a report today, Gurman said the Wallet will see “significant changes,” but didn’t provide specific details. He added that Apple plans to improve location services for the Find My, without expanding further.
It's clear that Apple continues its commitment to improving the user experience with each new update. We can't wait to see what else they have in store for us with iOS 17!
Source: engadget.com
