The Apple Developer Conference (WWDC 2023) begins tomorrow when Apple announces new versions of its smart device operating systems, with the following releases coming this year: iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS 14, and tvOS 17.
According to reports, the operating system (iOS 17) will be a major update for iPhone users as it will include some long-awaited features, including: the ability to install applications from sources other than the iPhone App Store, said reporter Mark Gurman. By bloomberg.
What are the most prominent changes and new features expected in iOS 17 this year?
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A Bloomberg report indicates that iOS 17 and other operating systems are not high on Apple's agenda this year as the company focuses on developing mixed reality glasses, its first new device since its AI-powered launch. His smart watch (Apple Watch) in 2018. 2015.
iOS 17, codenamed Dawn, is scheduled to be developed and tested at Apple before WWDC 2023. Here are the main new features of the system:
1- A new design for the control center:
The iOS Control Center hasn't seen any noticeable changes since the launch of iOS 11 and iPhone X in 2017, but reports indicate that Apple is preparing big changes to the Control Center in iOS 17.
There are no details yet on what will change with the new Control Center, but Apple is expected to allow users more customization.
Now swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access the iPhone's Control Center, which provides quick access to settings like Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, and Bluetooth, as well as multimedia commands and shortcuts to some native apps. The bottom pane can also be customized to include your most frequently used settings.
2- Show more data on the lock screen:
According to a report published by Bloomberg (Bloomberg), the upcoming iOS 17 will have a new feature in the iPhone lock screen (lock screen), which turns it into a smart screen that displays more data, such as: weather, notifications, and appointments in the calendar when the phone is locked and installed horizontally. .
Therefore, this feature mimics what is displayed on the smart screen on the iPhone lock screen, for example: Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub screen.
The feature will evolve from the widget options that Apple added to the lock screen in iOS 16. According to the report, Apple plans to make the iPhone more useful when it's not in active use and when it's on a desk or table. Apple plans to use dark backgrounds to display text in light colors to make the information on the screen easier to read.
3- New notes application:
iOS 17 will include a new Journaling app that will allow users to track their activities and record their thoughts using Daily Journaling. According to the Wall Street Journal, user behavior is analyzed to determine the amount of time spent each day during that period. activities. days, including time spent at home, suggests topics users want to write about and the ability to discover and share activities with nearby friends.
According to the report, the app can integrate SMS and phone calls, but all the daily data and analysis is done on the device. Bloomberg also reported that the Diary app will include location-based features, describing it as an extension of Find Me and other location-based features.
4- Update the Find My and Wallet apps:
Journalist Mark Gurman also reports that the Find My app and Wallet app will receive updates this year. There aren't many details about these updates, but the Wallet app in particular is said to include UI tweaks and improvements.
5- New Health app features:
Apple will reportedly introduce new features to its (health) app in iOS 17, including the ability to track moods and emotional states. According to a Bloomberg report, the features allow users to record their moods, answer various questions about their day, and see how their answers change over time.
The report also indicates that Apple has bigger plans for this feature in the future, including using artificial intelligence to determine a user's mood based on their voice, typed text, and other data on the device.
Apple is also said to be releasing a version of the Health app for iPad tablet users this year for the first time as the app is currently only available for iPhone and Apple Watch users.
6- The ability to install applications from sources other than the App Store:
Some reports also indicate that Apple will allow iPhone users in iOS 17 to download apps from third-party app stores, however, the functionality will be limited to EU users and not global users.
Of course, Apple would only take this step to comply with a European regulation, the Digital Markets Act, which aims to regulate the work of technology companies in order to reduce their monopolistic status.
When will iOS 17 come to your phone?
as usual every year; Apple will unveil iOS 17 at its developer conference; A beta version of the system will be released to developers. A public beta will then be released in July for all iPhone users to try out.
Then in September, with the launch of the new series of phones (iPhone 15), the final version of iOS 17 will be available to everyone.
Which devices are suitable for iOS 17?
There are conflicting rumors about iOS 17 eligible devices and they are all from previously correct sources.
The first news was that the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X will not be eligible for the system, followed by some devices that support iOS 16 and will also support iOS 17, this source said it moved that you received this advice from a member of the iOS development team .