Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023 occasion is going on quickly (June 5, 2023) and like clockwork, the leaks are popping up. The rumors this time recommend iOS 17 could have a brand new lock display that may flip your iPhone right into a kind of smart display.
What offers this rumor extra credence than others is the actual fact it comes from notable business insider Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. He claims in a recent report that Apple is on the lookout for a strategy to “make iPhones extra helpful after they’re [sitting] on an individual’s desk or nightstand.” The tech is reportedly primarily based on the customizable lock display from iOS 16 which permits “customers “to see small snippets of data”.
Past that, not a lot else is thought. Gurman’s nameless sources state the iOS 17 options operate just like Amazon’s Echo Show shows and it’ll make the most of a “darkish background with shiny textual content” just like the Apple Watch’s Nightstand Mode.
Good house growth
It has been recognized for some time now the corporate has been engaged on rising the good house facet of its enterprise. All the best way again in January of this yr, rumors had been floating round stating the tech big is planning to launch a low-end iPad as the corporate’s first official good house controller. Gurman’s report states it’s been “designed to manage issues like thermostats” and home lights, in addition to “present video”.
It is onerous to say whether or not or not Apple needs the iPhone to play a much bigger position in its good house plans. Certain, a sensible show is beneficial for displaying fundamental info, however there must be extra to it than that. And we won’t assist however surprise how this may have an effect on the Matter standard.
The protocol is in dire want of some assist, in spite of everything. Matter 1.1 just lately launched, and what was speculated to be a serious improve, however without more device-type support, it is a bit of underwhelming. Taking a look at Gurman’s leaks, there isn’t a single phrase about Matter, which is slightly regarding.
Both means, mum’s the phrase for now. Gurman states that “an Apple spokeswoman declined to touch upon [the company’s] plans for iOS 17.”
A peek on the future
As for the remainder of the report, it principally consists of beforehand seen leaks like watchOS 10 getting widgets as a part of a serious revamp and the world premiere of the corporate’s VR headset. A few of the extra fascinating tidbits, nonetheless, embody “vital adjustments to the iPhone’s Pockets app” plus an AirPlay improve “to make it simpler for customers to beam [content] to units they don’t personal.” Apparently, Apple spoke to some accommodations “that provide TVs and audio system” to make the latter doable.
You’ll want to keep tuned for our protection of WWDC 2023. We do count on to see the official reveal of iOS 17.